KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 7: Rule of law
huoltaja
Finnish word. In English: guardian (of a child)
An adult who is responsible for a child's care and upbringing. Usually a parent of the child.
Facts about the word
- A child's guardians are the parents or the persons to whom custody has been given. Custody ends when the child turns 18. Laki lapsen huollosta 3 §
- A child may not be subjugated, physically punished or treated in any other degrading way. Laki lapsen huollosta 1 §
- The guardian of a child in compulsory education must make sure that the child completes it. Oppivelvollisuuslaki
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A guardian is an adult responsible for a child until the age of 18. The word does not mean a car workshop.
The word belongs to Chapter 7: Rule of law and legislation. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
