The parents and the school are obliged to form a partnership for the education of the child. First of all, there is a difference in the use of the term “education”. In English, education refers to teaching and upbringing. In German, education concentrates on teaching. On the other hand, the combination of teaching and parenting is essential for all children. Your responsibilities as parents are the support for Your children and the schools staff. The children shall be able to learn in the best possible way without unnecessary pressure. The parents have to make sure that their children attend to school and have all the required materials.