What is parental allowance and who is entitled to it??

  1. parental benefits can parents after birth of a child for a maximum 14 months apply if you take care of the child yourself and therefore do not work or only work part-time.
  2. It amounts to at least 300 and maximum 1,800 euros per month.
  3. Since July 1, 2015, families can either parental benefits or Parental allowance Plus apply for or both combine. Then they receive the benefit for up to 36 months.

Are you considering applying for parental allowance? You can get information and advice here.

In 2007 that occurred Federal Parental Allowance and Parental Leave Act (BEEG) in force. The goal was the compatibility strengthening family and work and encouraging young people to have children. The core elements are parental leave and parental allowance. We want to deal with the latter in the following guide and explain who is entitled and how much money parents receive.

Free parental allowance calculator

The following calculator gives you an initial idea of ​​how much parental allowance is possible in your case:

Christina Cherry

Alternative schools: Waldorf, Montessori & Co.

Pressure to perform, full classes, revised teachers: Many parents want a more emotional atmosphere for their children. The alternatives already exist – especially in the private sector.

Lessons with a difference: Waldorf, Montessori & Co. rely on alternative concepts © Syda Productions – Fotolia.com

The German school system has been in constant question for years – too rigid, too conservative, too focused on performance and at the same time not individual enough. The youngsters spend a lot of time in school these days, so that a large part of the education takes place there. Which school parents choose for their child therefore also depends on certain principles that the place of learning represents.

Christina Cherry