The article features an interview with Karin Prien, the German Federal Minister for Education, Family, Seniors, Women, and Youth. The interview focuses on her views on parenting, education, and family policy.
Prien clearly states that parents are the most important figures in a child's upbringing and education, especially in the early years. She acknowledges a perceived decline in certain aspects of parental engagement, such as reading, playing, and engaging in physical activities with children.
Prien expresses concern over a perceived decline in parental engagement, noting that activities like reading, playing, and engaging in physical activities with children are not as common as before. She does not make generalizations about all parents, but observes a trend she finds problematic.
The interview also touches upon Prien's plans to improve early childhood education and create better coordination between kindergartens and schools to reduce learning disparities when children begin school. She intends to increase support for kindergartens and advocate for clearer educational goals for the federal and state governments.
DIE ZEIT: Frau Prien, wer ist heute wichtiger für die Erziehung: die Eltern oder Kitas und Schulen?
Karin Prien: Ganz klar, die Eltern! Sie bleiben die wichtigsten Verantwortlichen für Erziehung und Bildung – gerade in den ersten Jahren.
ZEIT: Werden Mütter und Väter dieser Verantwortung gerecht?
Prien: Ich will keine generellen Urteile fällen. Aber ich beobachte, dass bestimmte Erziehungsleistungen keine Selbstverständlichkeit mehr sind. Ich denke da ans Vorlesen, ans gemeinsame Spielen und Reden. Man kann auch weniger als früher voraussetzen, dass Eltern mit ihren Kindern Ball spielen oder schwimmen gehen. Das ist ein Problem.
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