The present study has examined the views of experienced social studies teachers on school social studies, in terms of fostering democratic citizens. The dynamics of the study's problems can be found in the high demands that the school's democratic educational mission formulates. At the same time, research claims that students show deficiencies in these skills. This could be perceived as worrying, based on the importance of competence in the maintenance of democracy. The survey can prove that students' basic knowledge of democracy, according to teachers' experiences, is not sufficient or satisfactory. At the same time, the subject of social studies continues to play an important role in educating democratic citizens, even if the forms and conditions for the same have changed over time, for the worse. 

The study can establish a reduced participation in community life and a changed view of education, as influencing factors in this context. There are tendencies for the retreat of the social studies subject, although the study can show that it is not possible to give a concrete answer to the question because, in relation to previous research and reading the data, it appears complex. It is quite clear that the subject of social studies is facing several ongoing challenges, which can be found both at the system level and in the actual operations, even if there are flashes of light to some extent.