Developing Emotional-Social Intelligence of Early Childhood in Long-Distance Family Relationship (LDR) Through The Introduction Of Digital Literacy

Abstract

Although they yearn for it, not all families can live together in their daily life. Many factors are causing some families to decide to live a long-distance relationship (LDR). This issue certainly will bring new problems in the provision of stimulation in the development of children’s emotional-social intelligence. Children need stimulation from both parents to get their emotional-social development improved optimally. The introduction of digital literacy at an early age can be one of the creative and effective solutions for a long-distance family relationship to optimize their children’s emotional-social stimulation. There are several things parents need to consider when introducing digital literacy in early childhood, including; 1) agreement from both parents; 2) schedule or time to communicate; 3) child-friendly simple application; 4) communication time limit, and 5) accompaniment for children during communication