THE IMPACT OF PARENTING TOWARD CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ON ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN WEST BANGLAS

Abstract

During the current Covid-19 pandemic, in meeting economic needs or carrying out daily activities, people are forced to be able to adapt by implementing healthy living habits so as not to be affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is qualitative research that aims to obtain information about the role of parents in the implementation of character education. The object of research is students who are at SDN 16 West Banglas with purposive sampling technique in determining respondents. Data collection techniques based in-depth interview techniques was applied in this study. The data analysis technique used a qualitative descriptive approach. Based on the results of Key's research, the role of parents in children's character education is not optimal. In general, the process of implementing character education during courageous learning is considered good enough but not optimally applied, especially to all respondents. This is based on the explanation of observations and research results which show that not all parents are actively involved in the implementation of character education as long as children learn from home. There are even some parents who do not understand the application of character education itself as long as children learn from home.