Peran Keluarga Dalam Membentuk Karakter Anak Usia 6-12 Tahun di Desa Pagar Kecamatan Ulu Talo Kabupaten Seluma Provinsi Bengkulu

Abstract

The aims of this study were 1) to determine the role of the family in shaping the character of children aged 6-12 years in Pagar village, Ulu Talo District, Seluma Regency, Bengkulu Province, 2) to describe the supporting and inhibiting factors of the role of the family in shaping the character of children aged 6-12 years in Pagar Village, Ulu Talo District, Seluma Regency, Bengkulu Province. This type of research is a qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Research informants with primary data sources were 5 people as parents and secondary data sources were 2 representatives of uncles and aunts using the "purposive sampling" sampling technique. Data collection techniques are observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis uses data analysis techniques from the concept of Miles and Huberman. The role of the family in shaping the character of children aged 6-12 years in Pagar Village, Ulu Talo District, Seluma Regency, Bengkulu Province, is quite good. The role as educators is shown by parents by giving examples of good behavior to children, such as speaking politely to elders, being honest, friendly, and obeying rules in accordance with Islamic teachings. The role of parents as a motivator is carried out by parents by providing motivation to children and providing attention and facilities in children's education. The role of parents as role models is shown by parents being a good example for children, setting an example for children. The role as a friend is shown by parents by being able to be invited to discuss and become a friend to confide in the child and have dialogue like a friend to the child. Factors supporting and inhibiting the role of the family in shaping the character of children aged 6-12 years in Pagar village, Ulu Talo District, Seluma Regency, Bengkulu Province come from within themselves, such as children who refuse and are lazy to listen to parental advice, parents who are busy as farmers so have no time for children. Environmental factors include the association of children with their environment and the influence of playmates.

Keywords: Role, Family, Children Aged 6-12 Years