The correct answer is:
Mandatory attendance.
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Quick explanation
At school, a child is obliged to attend.
Why is this correct?
Because of compulsory schooling, pupils must attend lessons regularly.
Background
Compulsory schooling does not just mean being enrolled at a school, but actually going. A child who is ill must be excused, usually by the parents and, for longer illnesses, with a doctor’s certificate. Exemptions can be requested for special occasions. Unexcused absence violates compulsory schooling; parents may face a fine, and in extreme cases the police can take a child to school.
Why are the other answers wrong?
There is no unlimited free time during school. Most subjects are compulsory; choices are only possible in some areas. And “Schulgeld” is a fee you pay – state schools in Germany are free of charge, so you do not receive school money.
Memory tip
Compulsory schooling = going to school, not just being enrolled.
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