Mother Receives Suspended Sentence for Keeping Son Out of School for Years

A Wismar court convicted a 42-year-old woman of violating Germany's compulsory education laws after her son missed school since 2021.

The mother was sentenced to a five-month suspended prison term for not sending her 13-year-old son to school since August 2021.
She had previously received two fines for the same issue but failed to change her behavior, prompting further legal action.
The court acknowledged her recent cooperation with authorities and her compliance with imposed conditions as mitigating factors.
The son is now expected to receive online education, and the mother must provide regular proof of his participation in lessons.
Reports suggest the mother may have connections to the Reichsbürger movement, though this was not addressed during the trial.