Parenting Model on Children's Learning Activities at Home during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study

Abstract

One of the educational problems during the Covid-19 pandemic is the role of parents in guiding children to learn. Their role is to determine the success of students' learning, especially elementary school students. This study aims to describe the parenting model on student learning activities during the pandemic. This study was conducted at the Santa Theresa SDK, Paremei, Manado. This study uses a qualitative approach. Data collection methods are structured interviews and data analysis techniques using descriptive qualitative. The results of the study reveal that during the pandemic, parents who educate children with democratic parenting are more likely than authoritarian and permissive parenting styles. The parenting model applied by parents in the family is relatively consistent. However, the consistency of the use of parenting without a thorough assessment of its effectiveness on student learning outcomes at school. These findings have implications for the practice of tutoring for children and recommendations for future research.

Application of Habituation to a Clean and Healthy Lifestyle For Children Aged 5-6 Years

“…The findings of this study reveal that four out of ten parents need help understanding the importance of using soap and running water to wash their hands. Therefore, parents or prospective parents need to be empowered to have sufficient knowledge and skills regarding their role as health educators for their children [13]. Parents or educators need to provide a "ladder" (scaffold) that leads them to do good things for themselves [15].…”

“…Based on the study's results, parents have applied positive parenting in accustoming children to use clean latrines/toilets. Thus, parents are the family's first and closest educators for children [13]. As the closest education for children, parents must first understand and practice healthy living in everyday life, both physical cleanliness, food, and lifestyle.…”

“…Relevant research by [12] suggests that parental parenting affects the ability to clean and healthy living behaviours. Where family education plays a vital role in this habituation, providing positive parenting will also positively impact children, and children will feel safe and comfortable [13].…”