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9.4 Not only do parents have rights, but children do as well. When a conflict arises between adults, often one forgets that children have rights too. These rights are set forth in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child which most countries (among them Germany) have implemented. Some of the most important rights include the inherent right to life, education, and protection from violence. There are many more rights including equal treatment for boys and girls, the right to privacy, language, religion, and much more. 9.5 Sometimes you must fight for your rights. It can happen that you as a parent are of the opinion: ”My child is not being assessed objectively by teachers.” Or: ”My child’s teachers are violating the school rules.” If you are in disagreement with a decision, because you doubt its validity, you may request a review. There are several ways in which to do this. You can lodge a substantive complaint (Sachbeschwerde), a disciplinary complaint (Dienstaufsichtsbeschwerde), or a request for reconsideration (Widerspruch). The parents’ council can provide you with more information. What can you do? 1. If you have questions about your rights, consult the parents’ council. 2. Suggest to the parents’ council that the school organise an information evening for parents at the school with respect to parental rights. 3. Obtain brochures or guidebooks for parents specific for the federal state where you reside. Schools generally have these kinds of brochures on hand, as does the local education authority (Schulbehörde), district supervisory school authority (Schulamt), or the state parents’ council. 4. When your child is in year 3, have the academic track recommendation in mind. Before the academic track recommendation is made, you should discuss with your child and his or her teachers: How does it stand for your child right now? Where does your child want to go? And what must be done to make this a reality? … 40 …
If you would like to learn more … … about parental rights: You can find easy-to-read information about parental rights in German, Farsi, Polish, Russian, and Turkish in the ”Handbuch für interkulturelle Elternarbeit” (Manual for Intercultural Work with Parents) (yellow module, pp. 3-5) from BQM Beratung Qualifizierung Migration: www.bqm-hamburg.de. Navigation: Angebote für Ratsuchende > Publikationen … about the rights of children: The book entitled ”Die Rechte der Kinder von logo! einfach erklärt” (The Rights of Children Easily Explained by logo!) is written for children. Parents, however, can learn much from this book. You can order the book free of charge from the website of the German Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth (Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend – BMFSFJ) at www.bmfsfj.de Navigation: Service > Publikationen … about academic track recommendation and parental right of choice: On the website of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder (states) in the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK), www.kmk.org, you can find information about how academic track recommendation and parental right of choice is handled in your state. Navigation: Themen > Allgemeinbildende Schulen > Schüler, Eltern, außerschulische Partner … 41 …
Page 1 and 2: Beratung Qualifizierung Migration U
Page 3 and 4: Foreword Dear Parents, The KWB Koor
Page 5 and 6: Table of contents Foreword ........
Page 7 and 8: 1.2 In Germany, all children are ex
Page 9 and 10: What can you do? 1. Heed the result
Page 11 and 12: 2.3 Parents have a major influence
Page 13 and 14: 2. You should keep the school’s t
Page 15 and 16: 3.4 Maintaining regular contact wit
Page 17 and 18: Your child … What can help? What
Page 19 and 20: 4.2 Germany: 1 country - 16 federal
Page 21 and 22: What can you do? Request informatio
Page 23 and 24: 5.3 The UN Convention on the Rights
Page 25 and 26: What can you do? 1. If you are unsu
Page 27 and 28: 6.3 Children mix languages. Don’t
Page 29 and 30: What is not as good? Speaking Germa
Page 31 and 32: 7.2 Avoiding the school is not a go
Page 33 and 34: What can you do? 1. Show your child
Page 35 and 36: 8.3 There are two ways in which you
Page 37 and 38: What can you do? 1. Ask your child
Page 39: exempt their child from physical ed
Page 43 and 44: 10.4 Parents must be holiday planne
Page 45 and 46: 4. Get acquainted with your child
Page 47 and 48: 11.4 There is more in a report card
Page 49 and 50: Mark Points Term Meaning 1+ 1 1- 2+
Page 51 and 52: 12.4 Poor marks are not the end of
Page 53 and 54: What can you do? 1. Specifically as
Page 55 and 56: 13.3 Each path can lead to success
Page 57 and 58: 2. If your child has set his or her
Page 59 and 60: 14.3 In Germany, many professions a
Page 61 and 62: What can you do? 1. Don’t transpo
Page 63 and 64: 15.3 Trust is good, but verify! Not
Page 65 and 66: What can you do? 1. Don’t impose
Page 67 and 68: 16.3 It is better to take some time
Page 69 and 70: If you would like to learn more …
Page 71 and 72: 17.3 Some children are already litt
Page 75 and 76: 18.4 Many people can play a role in
Page 79 and 80: 19.3 Admission or acceptance right
Page 81 and 82: Checklist All documents are printed
Page 83 and 84: 20.3 Every company has its own recr
Page 85 and 86: 2. Visit companies near you that of
Page 87 and 88: Imprint Publisher: Executive Direct

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