In addition to cleaning their rooms and bathrooms, Rala cleans the carpets in the living room, while Tammo helps empty the dishwasher.
Did you know that in Germany, parents are legally required to give their children an allowance? The parents get to decide on the exact amount, though.
School starts at 8 am, so the children leave the house around 7:45 am. They return home around 3 pm. Their schools also offer after-school activities like choir, theater and soccer.
Tammo walks to school and Rala rides her bike. It's common for kids in 5th grade and up to ride their bikes to school; if they are younger, they either walk, or their parents drop them off.
School buses aren't really needed in Bremen! The public transportation system is so strong that kids can just take city buses to school. Legally, children aged 12 or older can take public transport by themselves. In more rural areas, however, there might be dedicated school buses.
Their favorite meals include broccoli pasta bakes and Hühnerfrikassee, a dish made with chicken, rice, and veggies in a creamy sauce.
At school, they speak German ("hello" is Hallo or Moin). But kids here start learning English in 3rd grade and they continue taking English classes all the way through high school.
