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1.3 Welchen Herausforderungen müssen sich Familien heutzutage stellen?

3 min readdecember 23, 2022

Nathan Wichert

Nathan Wichert

Nathan Wichert

Nathan Wichert

Welchen Herausforderungen müssen sich Familien heutzutage stellen?

  • The German government has been keeping a close eye on birthrates in the country.

    • Families with children are currently the minority and account for just under 30%

    • Multi-person households without children account for 31%

    • The largest group of people making up Germany are people who live alone

    • Families prefer living in the countryside

    • While cities offer a wider range of childcare and career opportunities, families clearly still prefer areas with less traffic, more space, and places to play

      • Large cities are constantly looking for ways to keep families in cities by planning family-friendly urban designs

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Image taken from nim.org.

We Need More Kids !!

Germany needs more kids and the government is stepping in to help make that a reality. Parents receive money from the government to help support their children in the form of tax subsidies. Kindergarten and school are free for kids in Germany and the government is investing money in building new schools and childcare facilities almost constantly!

Germany Is Getting Old

Germany is currently aging. In 35% of households in Germany, the head of the household is over 60. The next largest group is those between 40 and 49 at 21% and those between 50 and 59 at 17%. In contrast, the number of young households (under 30) is the lowest across the country.

Whether single or with a partner, with children in the country or with no children in the city, the ways in which German people live are many and various. Young single people can often be found in cities, while families with children prefer to live in the countryside. But these tendencies are not set in stone. We can also see societal changes, such as the increase in women in employment, stay-at-home fathers, or new types of communal living in older generations. This means that Germany’s demographic map will continue to change.

Switzerland Faces Common European Challenges

Switzerland is a tiny country known for its neutrality as well as its ethnic and linguistic diversity. German, French, Italian, and Romansch are all national languages.

Switzerland has one of the highest immigration rates on the continent. In 2011, 20.9% of the total population of 7.4 million was born outside of Switzerland.

Since the 1990s, Switzerland has forged closer ties with the European Union (EU), making it easier for EU citizens to live and work in Switzerland and vice versa. Although it is not part of the EU, Switzerland has had to face many of the same issues as its neighbors, from soaring numbers of asylum applications to integration problems to rising anti-foreigner sentiments. And, like the rest of Europe, Switzerland knows that further immigration will be needed to compensate for the aging population and to ensure economic growth in the future.

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Image taken from Eurydice.

Strive for Five Vocab

single parent
die education
ausziehento move out
bestehen (aus)to consist of
die care
die Beziehungrelationship
die Elternrollerole of the parents
maternity leave (up to 2 years in Germany)
der Erwachseneadult
erziehento raise (children)
family status
generational conflict
geschiedendivorced
das Geschiechtgender
extended family
stay-at-home-mother
stay-at-home-father
der Jugendlicheteenager
childcare
childless
partnership (domestic)
ledigsingle
Verwandterelatives
daycare center

Other Questions to Consider for Familien in verschiedenen Gesellschaften

  1. Wie prägen Familien Werte und Traditionen sowie persönliche Glauben und persönliche Interessen? (How do families shape values and traditions, as well as personal beliefs and personal interests?)

  2. Was sind einige große Herausforderungen für Familien, wie der Zugang zu Bildung und Jobs? (What are some major challenges that families are facing, such as access to education and jobs?)

  3. Wie entwickeln sich Familien in den heutigen Gesellschaften? (How are families evolving in today’s societies?)

Wusstest du, dass...⁉

… Noah und Hanna die beliebtesten Kindernamen in Deutschland im Jahre 2019 waren?

… Juli der Monat mit der höchsten Geburtenrate in Deutschland ist?

... 93% aller Kinder ab zwei Jahren in einer Kinderbetreuung sind?

Key Terms to Review (18)

Abitur

: The Abitur is the final examination taken by German high school students, usually in their 12th or 13th grade. It determines whether they are eligible for university studies.

Alleinerziehender

: A person who raises a child or children on their own, without the presence or support of a partner.

Ausbildung

: A vocational training program that prepares individuals for specific careers through a combination of classroom instruction and practical experience.

Betreuung

: The act of caring for someone, often referring to childcare or supervision provided by another person or institution.

das Geschlecht

: Das Geschlecht bezieht sich auf die biologische Klassifizierung von Menschen als männlich oder weiblich.

der Familienstand

: Der Familienstand beschreibt den rechtlichen Status einer Person in Bezug auf ihre Ehe oder Partnerschaft. Es gibt verschiedene Optionen wie ledig (unverheiratet), verheiratet oder geschieden.

der Generationenkonflikt

: Ein Generationenkonflikt tritt auf, wenn es Meinungsverschiedenheiten und Spannungen zwischen verschiedenen Altersgruppen gibt. Unterschiedliche Werte, Ansichten und Erfahrungen können zu Konflikten führen.

der Hausmann

: A der Hausmann refers to a man who stays at home to take care of household chores and childcare responsibilities, while his partner works outside the home.

die Elternzeit

: Die Elternzeit bezieht sich auf den Zeitraum, in dem berufstätige Eltern eine Auszeit nehmen können, um sich um ihr neugeborenes Kind zu kümmern. Während dieser Zeit erhalten sie einen gewissen Schutz und finanzielle Unterstützung.

die Großfamilie

: Eine Großfamilie besteht aus mehreren Generationen von Verwandten, die zusammen leben und enge Beziehungen zueinander haben.

die Hausfrau

: Eine Hausfrau ist eine Frau, die sich hauptsächlich um die Hausarbeit und die Betreuung der Familie kümmert.

die Kinderbetreuung

: Die Kinderbetreuung refers to the act of taking care of children, usually in a professional setting such as daycare centers or preschools.

Die Kita

: A "Kita" is short for Kindertagesstätte, which translates to daycare center or preschool. It is an institution that provides care and early education for young children before they start elementary school.

die Lebensgemeinschaft

: A "Lebensgemeinschaft" refers to a community or group of people who live together and share their lives, often with a sense of mutual support and cooperation.

Energiewende

: Energiewende refers to the transition from traditional, non-renewable energy sources (such as fossil fuels) to renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind power) in order to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

kinderlos

: Kinderlos means childless or without children. It describes individuals or couples who do not have any biological or adopted children.

Umweltschutz

: Umweltschutz refers to the protection and preservation of the environment, including efforts to prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and promote sustainable practices.

Vergangenheitsbewältigung

: Vergangenheitsbewältigung refers to the process of coming to terms with and addressing a country's dark or traumatic past, particularly related to war crimes or human rights abuses.

1.3 Welchen Herausforderungen müssen sich Familien heutzutage stellen?

3 min readdecember 23, 2022

Nathan Wichert

Nathan Wichert

Nathan Wichert

Nathan Wichert

Welchen Herausforderungen müssen sich Familien heutzutage stellen?

  • The German government has been keeping a close eye on birthrates in the country.

    • Families with children are currently the minority and account for just under 30%

    • Multi-person households without children account for 31%

    • The largest group of people making up Germany are people who live alone

    • Families prefer living in the countryside

    • While cities offer a wider range of childcare and career opportunities, families clearly still prefer areas with less traffic, more space, and places to play

      • Large cities are constantly looking for ways to keep families in cities by planning family-friendly urban designs

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-eOG52Anar6mi.png?alt=media&token=68dd9620-6cde-4af5-85b6-42ac411e79de

Image taken from nim.org.

We Need More Kids !!

Germany needs more kids and the government is stepping in to help make that a reality. Parents receive money from the government to help support their children in the form of tax subsidies. Kindergarten and school are free for kids in Germany and the government is investing money in building new schools and childcare facilities almost constantly!

Germany Is Getting Old

Germany is currently aging. In 35% of households in Germany, the head of the household is over 60. The next largest group is those between 40 and 49 at 21% and those between 50 and 59 at 17%. In contrast, the number of young households (under 30) is the lowest across the country.

Whether single or with a partner, with children in the country or with no children in the city, the ways in which German people live are many and various. Young single people can often be found in cities, while families with children prefer to live in the countryside. But these tendencies are not set in stone. We can also see societal changes, such as the increase in women in employment, stay-at-home fathers, or new types of communal living in older generations. This means that Germany’s demographic map will continue to change.

Switzerland Faces Common European Challenges

Switzerland is a tiny country known for its neutrality as well as its ethnic and linguistic diversity. German, French, Italian, and Romansch are all national languages.

Switzerland has one of the highest immigration rates on the continent. In 2011, 20.9% of the total population of 7.4 million was born outside of Switzerland.

Since the 1990s, Switzerland has forged closer ties with the European Union (EU), making it easier for EU citizens to live and work in Switzerland and vice versa. Although it is not part of the EU, Switzerland has had to face many of the same issues as its neighbors, from soaring numbers of asylum applications to integration problems to rising anti-foreigner sentiments. And, like the rest of Europe, Switzerland knows that further immigration will be needed to compensate for the aging population and to ensure economic growth in the future.

https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/fiveable-92889.appspot.com/o/images%2F-OHT0vi09izf3.jpg?alt=media&token=1830e164-a3a9-430d-b814-3e0d73b59bb2

Image taken from Eurydice.

Strive for Five Vocab

single parent
die education
ausziehento move out
bestehen (aus)to consist of
die care
die Beziehungrelationship
die Elternrollerole of the parents
maternity leave (up to 2 years in Germany)
der Erwachseneadult
erziehento raise (children)
family status
generational conflict
geschiedendivorced
das Geschiechtgender
extended family
stay-at-home-mother
stay-at-home-father
der Jugendlicheteenager
childcare
childless
partnership (domestic)
ledigsingle
Verwandterelatives
daycare center

Other Questions to Consider for Familien in verschiedenen Gesellschaften

  1. Wie prägen Familien Werte und Traditionen sowie persönliche Glauben und persönliche Interessen? (How do families shape values and traditions, as well as personal beliefs and personal interests?)

  2. Was sind einige große Herausforderungen für Familien, wie der Zugang zu Bildung und Jobs? (What are some major challenges that families are facing, such as access to education and jobs?)

  3. Wie entwickeln sich Familien in den heutigen Gesellschaften? (How are families evolving in today’s societies?)

Wusstest du, dass...⁉

… Noah und Hanna die beliebtesten Kindernamen in Deutschland im Jahre 2019 waren?

… Juli der Monat mit der höchsten Geburtenrate in Deutschland ist?

... 93% aller Kinder ab zwei Jahren in einer Kinderbetreuung sind?

Key Terms to Review (18)

Abitur

: The Abitur is the final examination taken by German high school students, usually in their 12th or 13th grade. It determines whether they are eligible for university studies.

Alleinerziehender

: A person who raises a child or children on their own, without the presence or support of a partner.

Ausbildung

: A vocational training program that prepares individuals for specific careers through a combination of classroom instruction and practical experience.

Betreuung

: The act of caring for someone, often referring to childcare or supervision provided by another person or institution.

das Geschlecht

: Das Geschlecht bezieht sich auf die biologische Klassifizierung von Menschen als männlich oder weiblich.

der Familienstand

: Der Familienstand beschreibt den rechtlichen Status einer Person in Bezug auf ihre Ehe oder Partnerschaft. Es gibt verschiedene Optionen wie ledig (unverheiratet), verheiratet oder geschieden.

der Generationenkonflikt

: Ein Generationenkonflikt tritt auf, wenn es Meinungsverschiedenheiten und Spannungen zwischen verschiedenen Altersgruppen gibt. Unterschiedliche Werte, Ansichten und Erfahrungen können zu Konflikten führen.

der Hausmann

: A der Hausmann refers to a man who stays at home to take care of household chores and childcare responsibilities, while his partner works outside the home.

die Elternzeit

: Die Elternzeit bezieht sich auf den Zeitraum, in dem berufstätige Eltern eine Auszeit nehmen können, um sich um ihr neugeborenes Kind zu kümmern. Während dieser Zeit erhalten sie einen gewissen Schutz und finanzielle Unterstützung.

die Großfamilie

: Eine Großfamilie besteht aus mehreren Generationen von Verwandten, die zusammen leben und enge Beziehungen zueinander haben.

die Hausfrau

: Eine Hausfrau ist eine Frau, die sich hauptsächlich um die Hausarbeit und die Betreuung der Familie kümmert.

die Kinderbetreuung

: Die Kinderbetreuung refers to the act of taking care of children, usually in a professional setting such as daycare centers or preschools.

Die Kita

: A "Kita" is short for Kindertagesstätte, which translates to daycare center or preschool. It is an institution that provides care and early education for young children before they start elementary school.

die Lebensgemeinschaft

: A "Lebensgemeinschaft" refers to a community or group of people who live together and share their lives, often with a sense of mutual support and cooperation.

Energiewende

: Energiewende refers to the transition from traditional, non-renewable energy sources (such as fossil fuels) to renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind power) in order to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

kinderlos

: Kinderlos means childless or without children. It describes individuals or couples who do not have any biological or adopted children.

Umweltschutz

: Umweltschutz refers to the protection and preservation of the environment, including efforts to prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and promote sustainable practices.

Vergangenheitsbewältigung

: Vergangenheitsbewältigung refers to the process of coming to terms with and addressing a country's dark or traumatic past, particularly related to war crimes or human rights abuses.


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