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This study aims to examine self-confidence issues in elementary school students, particularly second-grade students at SDN 1 Gulang. Various problems identified included shyness, low self-confidence, fear of performing in front of the class, and a tendency to withdraw from social settings. This study used a qualitative approach with data collection techniques including interviews and observations to identify factors contributing to low self-confidence and the roles of teachers and parents in developing it. The results indicate that low student self-confidence is influenced by internal factors, such as fear, anxiety, and lack of courage, as well as external factors, including family parenting styles, the social environment, and learning experiences at school. Teachers play a strategic role by providing emotional support, positive motivation, and implementing active learning strategies that encourage student engagement. Furthermore, parents play a crucial role in providing guidance, supportive parenting styles, and appropriate social stimulation. This study concludes that efforts to improve student self-confidence require consistent and ongoing collaboration between teachers and parents.

Children's socio-emotional development is an important aspect that plays a role in their ability to recognize, understand, express, and regulate emotions, as well as interact adaptively in social environments. The family serves as the first environment that provides the foundation for this development through parenting patterns, emotional relationships, daily interactions, and parental behavior models. This study uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method by analyzing scientific articles published between 2020–2025 from the Scopus, ERIC, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases. The results of the review indicate that parental responsiveness, observational learning, secure attachment, and emotional communication significantly influence children's emotion regulation and social skills. In addition, parenting styles, particularly the authoritative style, have been shown to have a positive impact on psychological well-being, self-control, and social competence, while authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful styles are associated with behavioral problems and low self-esteem. Overall, the quality of the family environment and patterns of emotional communication play a significant role in shaping children's socio-emotional development. These findings underscore the need for support and reinforcement of parenting practices in efforts to enhance children's emotional and social well-being.

This study aims to determine the relationship between parenting styles and children's discipline in playgroups at the Anisa Early Childhood Education Center (KB PAUD). The research background is based on the important role of parents in shaping children's discipline from an early age. This study used a quantitative method with a correlational approach. The study population was all 40 parents and children in playgroups at the Anisa Early Childhood Education Center (KB PAUD). Data were collected through a questionnaire using a Likert scale, then analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment correlation test. The results showed that parenting styles were classified as high, with the majority of parents implementing a democratic parenting style characterized by open communication and consistent discipline. Children's discipline levels were also classified as high. The correlation test obtained an r value of 0.724 with a significance level of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a positive and significant relationship between parenting styles and children's discipline. Therefore, the better the parenting styles implemented by parents, the higher the children's discipline levels.

This study aims to determine the effect of authoritative parenting on the independence of children aged 4-5 years. The ex-post facto method was used as the research method, with the population being all parents of TPA Siti Hajar who use authoritative parenting. The sample was determined using a total sampling technique with data collection using a questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using normality tests and simple regression. The results showed that parents use an authoritative parenting style. Respondents always ask their children about their lessons at school (64.08%), listen to their children talk about their school situation (57.00%), and provide encouragement when their children start to be lazy about their homework (66.70%), with a level of independence in the fairly good category, with indicators of self-confidence (65.00%), being able to make their own choices (52.31%), being responsible (50.60%), and being easy to make friends (55.00%). Therefore, the conclusion that can be conveyed is that there is an influence of authoritative parenting on the independence of children aged 4-5 years with a percentage of 46.00%. This study aims to determine the effect of authoritative parenting on the independence of children aged 4-5 years. The ex-post facto method was used as the research method, with the population being all parents of TPA Siti Hajar who use authoritative parenting. The sample was determined using a total sampling technique with data collection using a questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using normality tests and simple regression. The results showed that parents use an authoritative parenting style. Respondents always ask their children about their lessons at school (64.08%), listen to their children talk about their school situation (57.00%), and provide encouragement when their children start to be lazy about their homework (66.70%), with a level of independence in the fairly good category, with indicators of self-confidence (65.00%), being able to make their own choices (52.31%), being responsible (50.60%), and being easy to make friends (55.00%). Therefore, the conclusion that can be conveyed is that there is an influence of authoritative parenting on the independence of children aged 4-5 years with a percentage of 46.00%. 

This research is motivated by the relationship between parenting styles and children's creative thinking abilities, especially in TPA Miftahul Jannah. The purpose of this study is to identify the parenting styles of children's parents with children's creative thinking abilities in TPA. This study uses quantitative methods with correlational design. Data were collected through observation, interview, data collection and documentation techniques, while teachers act as the main participants in this study. The results of the study indicate that parenting styles greatly influence children's creative thinking abilities. Parenting styles are a pattern or way parents educate, guide, and interact with children, which includes how they set rules, provide affection, and control children's behavior. In addition, teachers and caregivers at TPA also have an important role as parents of both children when they are in childcare. Teachers and caregivers at TPA Miftahul Jannah play an active role in caring for and educating children from toddler age to childhood. Parenting styles can improve children's creative thinking abilities. Through this approach, children can think creatively and imaginatively.

Parents act as early educators entrusted with guiding, nurturing, and caring for their children. Their influence is crucial from the outset, as they substantially shape their children's character and disposition. The way parents parent their children can significantly enhance their overall development, as their methods significantly influence their children's social and emotional maturity. To foster healthy maturation and ensure their children's social integration, parents need to thoroughly understand the intricacies of their children's social and emotional development. Parents are the first teachers responsible for teaching, nurturing, and raising their children. Parental involvement is crucial. This study aims to examine the significance of parenting strategies employed by mothers and fathers and the extent to which these strategies shape their children's social and emotional development. The results of this study identified three distinct categories of parenting tactics commonly employed by mothers and fathers in raising their children: indulgent, dictatorial, and collaborative. Each of these parenting approaches exerts a unique influence on children's social and emotional maturation. The main difference lies in the observation that dictatorial and indulgent parenting approaches typically produce less beneficial results than collaborative parenting approaches, which typically produce more beneficial results. Therefore, it is recommended that mothers and fathers adopt a collaborative parenting approach when raising their children.

This study aims to analyze the relationship between authoritarian parenting and early childhood creativity. Creativity is an important aspect of child development because it plays a role in shaping the ability to think, solve problems, and express ideas freely. However, the process of creativity development is often influenced by parenting styles at home. Authoritarian parenting is known as a parenting style that tends to be rigid, full of control, and demands obedience without providing space for children to express their opinions. This study used a quantitative approach with a correlational design involving children aged 4–6 years and their parents. Data were obtained through parenting questionnaires and observations of children's creativity. The results showed a negative relationship between authoritarian parenting and creativity. The higher the level of authoritarianism applied, the lower the child's creativity. This finding emphasizes the importance of more open parenting for optimal development of children's creativity.

This research at TPA Siti Hajar aims to determine the impact of democratic parenting on the creativity of early childhood aged 4-5 years. The study found that 80% of respondents demonstrated good assessment results, while 20% achieved excellent grades. Democratic parenting, observed in this study, plays a significant role in fostering independence and confidence in children. This type of parenting is ideal for educating children, as it promotes responsibility, leadership, independence, and the ability to build healthy interpersonal relationships. Creativity, as defined in the study, is the ability to generate new ideas, solve problems, and produce innovative products. Using a quantitative approach with an experimental method, the research involved 10 out of 15 children from TPA Siti Hajar. Data was collected through observation and interviews. The results showed a significant correlation between democratic parenting and the development of children's creativity. Children exposed to democratic parenting exhibited increased independence and creativity, adapting well to their school environment. The study concludes that democratic parenting significantly influences early childhood creativity, fostering a safe and supportive space for children to thrive. This positive influence encourages independence while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries, which enhances their creative and developmental stages.

Teenagers are in a developmental phase that is highly sensitive to various environmental influences, particularly those from their parents. Unhealthy parenting styles, also known as toxic parents, have a high potential to harm teenagers' psychological well-being. This study aims to determine the relationship between toxic parenting behavior and the mental health of teenagers in MTsS Krueng Raya. This research employed a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 74 people, with a sample of 63 teenagers selected using a proportional random sampling technique. The instruments used were the Indonesian Version of the Poisonous Parenting Style Scale (IVPPSS) questionnaire to measure toxic parents and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) to measure mental health. The data was analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The research results indicated a significant relationship between toxic parents and teenagers' mental health, with a ρ-value of 0.001 (p < 0.05). This study concludes that the higher the level of toxic parents, the lower the level of teenagers' mental health. Parents are expected to adopt supportive parenting styles, and schools are expected to provide counseling services to maintain students' mental health.

This research is motivated by the importance of the relationship between parenting styles and the logical thinking skills of early childhood. The development of logical thinking is part of the cognitive aspect that plays a role in children's ability to solve problems, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and make decisions. This study aims to determine the most effective parenting style in improving children's logical thinking skills. The study used a quantitative approach with a correlational method and was conducted at the KB Mekar Indah Early Childhood Education Center (PAUD). Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and tests with 15 respondents. The results showed a significant relationship between parenting styles and the logical thinking skills of early childhood. Democratic parenting styles have the most positive influencThis research is motivated by the importance of the relationship between parenting styles and the logical thinking skills of early childhood. The development of logical thinking is part of the cognitive aspect that plays a role in children's ability to solve problems, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and make decisions. This study aims to determine the most effective parenting style in improving children's logical thinking skills. The study used a quantitative approach with a correlational method and was conducted at the KB Mekar Indah Early Childhood Education Center (PAUD). Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and tests with 15 respondents. The results showed a significant relationship between parenting styles and the logical thinking skills of early childhood. Democratic parenting styles have the most positive influence compared to permissive and authoritarian parenting styles, as shown by higher logical thinking scores in children. Thus, democratic parenting styles are recommended to be implemented to support children's cognitive development.e compared to permissive and authoritarian parenting styles, as shown by higher logical thinking scores in children. Thus, democratic parenting styles are recommended to be implemented to support children's cognitive development.

This study aims to analyze the influence of parenting styles on the cognitive development of early childhood children at KB AN-Nisa, South City District, Gorontalo City. The background of the study highlights that some children face difficulties in recognizing shapes, colors, and numbers, which are critical components of early cognitive development. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing observation and documentation techniques, involving a sample of 5 children out of a total of 35 students. The study explores how different parenting styles, including authoritarian, permissive, and democratic, impact the cognitive development of young children. The results demonstrate significant variations in cognitive abilities among children, influenced by the type of parenting they receive. Specifically, children raised in a responsive and supportive environment tend to show better cognitive development, particularly in areas such as shape and color recognition. These findings emphasize the crucial role of parenting style in providing cognitive stimulation for early childhood. They also highlight the importance of collaboration between parents and schools to optimize the cognitive development of young children, suggesting that a balanced, supportive approach to parenting can positively influence children’s learning outcomes. Therefore, this research contributes to understanding the connection between parenting and cognitive development in early childhood.

This study aims to determine the influence of parenting styles on the social development of early childhood at the Al-Fajril Ulum Preschool and Kindergarten (PAUD TPA Al-Fajril Ulum). Observations were conducted to analyze how four types of parenting styles democratic, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful influence children's social skills in the context of interaction, communication, decision-making, and the ability to establish relationships with peers. The study used a quantitative method with an ex post facto design, involving a sample of 8 children. Data collection instruments included questionnaires and observation sheets for children's social development based on indicators for each parenting style. The results showed that democratic parenting had the most significant positive influence on children's social development, marked by an increase in children's ability to express opinions, cooperate, respect others, and demonstrate social independence. Conversely, authoritarian and neglectful parenting styles had negative influences due to low emotional warmth, lack of dialogue, and minimal stimulation received by children. Permissive parenting showed a positive influence but not as strong as democratic parenting due to weak parental boundaries and control. Overall, the research findings confirm that the quality of parenting styles plays a direct role in shaping the social behavior of early childhood.

Parenting style in adolescents with hedonism behavior: Nowadays developments continue to occur so that many changes in technology and learning appear, one of the behaviors that is happening nowadays is hedonism behavior. One that can influence hedonistic behavior is parenting style. Parenting is one of the things that influence how a child's behavior. Hedonism is one of the behaviors of a child that can be caused by how parents raise a child. The purpose of this literature review is to find out what parenting styles lead a child to have hedonistic behavior. The method used is a literature review. The articles used in conducting this literature range from 2017-2022 which were searched for by the online research database. There are several types of parenting styles applied by parents. This study also explains what is the relationship between parenting style and the hedonistic behavior of a child. The results of research that hedonism behavior in a child can be caused by permittive and authoritative parenting styles. If the permittive and authoritative parenting style is high, the possibility of a person's hedonistic behavior will also increase.

This study aims to analyze the forms of conflicts that arise within the educational environment and their implications for educational management. The research employs a quantitative approach based on library research by reviewing relevant journal articles published between 2020 and 2025 that address value conflicts, educational policies, and inter-stakeholder interests. The results indicate that value conflicts are often influenced by cultural differences, parenting styles, technological developments, and friction between traditional and modern values in schools. Policy conflicts emerge when national policies are not aligned with the readiness of facilities, teachers’ competencies, and school contexts. Meanwhile, conflicts of interest occur due to differing priorities among teachers, school principals, parents, and the government. These findings emphasize the importance of implementing adaptive and collaborative management strategies. This article provides an overview of an ideal educational management model to address conflicts and identify opportunities for improvement in the future.  

This study was motivated by the high number of stunted children found in stunting locations, namely in Kelurahan Kahean and Sigulang-gulang, Kecamatan Siantar Utara, Kota Pematangsiantar. This study also found indications of inadequate parenting patterns in terms of nutrition and child health care. This condition is a serious concern because stunting not only affects children's physical growth but also influences their cognitive development and future quality of life. To understand this phenomenon in depth, this study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, literature studies, and documentation, involving six main informants. The results of the study revealed that 4 of the 6 parents with stunted children practiced inadequate parenting, particularly neglectful parenting, which was the most dominant parenting style. This neglectful parenting style was characterized by a lack of adequate supervision and attention to providing nutritious food and health care for children. Parents who apply this parenting style tend to consistently ignore their children's nutritional and health needs, thereby increasing the risk of stunting. In addition, some parents also apply a permissive parenting style, which is characterized by allowing children to freely choose food without clear boundaries or rules. As a result, children often consume unhealthy foods and have irregular eating schedules. In addition to parenting factors, limited socioeconomic conditions also exacerbate the risk of stunting. Parents' low level of knowledge about balanced nutrition and child health care further increases the likelihood of children experiencing stunting. This shows that economic and educational factors are major obstacles in efforts to prevent stunting in the Kecamatan Siantar Utara.

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which parental democratic parenting style is related to students’ level of self-efficacy in completing their undergraduate thesis. Self-efficacy, or an individual’s belief in their ability to achieve specific goals, plays a crucial role in determining academic success, particularly in the thesis writing process. This research employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The study involved a total of 141 student respondents, selected using a simple random sampling technique to ensure representativeness. The research instrument consisted of questionnaires designed to measure students’ perceptions of their parents’ parenting style and their self-efficacy levels regarding thesis completion. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank correlation test to identify the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The results revealed that most respondents perceived their parents’ democratic parenting style as high, with 27 respondents (19.1%) categorized in this group. In addition, students’ self-efficacy levels were found to be predominantly high, with 132 respondents (93.6%). Statistical analysis showed a significant correlation between democratic parenting style and students’ self-efficacy in thesis completion, with a p-value of 0.001 (<0.05). The correlation coefficient was 0.289, indicating a moderate relationship. These findings suggest that democratic parenting, characterized by warmth, support, and open communication, plays an important role in shaping students’ confidence and belief in their ability to successfully complete academic tasks, particularly their undergraduate thesis. Thus, the study highlights the contribution of family environment as a supportive factor in enhancing students’ academic resilience and achievement.

This study was motivated by the phenomenon of low learning motivation among students, which is often caused by a lack of parental attention and excessive use of gadgets in daily life. The purpose of this research was to determine and analyze the influence of parenting patterns on student motivation at MI Darul Hikmah. The study employed a quantitative research design using a survey method involving 15 parents of third-grade students as respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the parenting styles applied and their impact on children’s learning motivation. The findings revealed that parental involvement, guidance, and consistent discipline play a crucial role in shaping students’ motivation to learn. Statistical analysis showed that parenting patterns contributed significantly, accounting for 75% of the variation in student motivation, while the remaining 25% was influenced by other factors such as peer environment, teacher support, and internal student interests. These results emphasize the importance of harmonious communication and active participation of parents in guiding their children’s academic growth. Overall, this research highlights that effective parenting characterized by warmth, attention, and support can significantly improve students’ motivation and learning outcomes at the elementary school level.

The " Toddler Family Class " program provided an opportunity for parents to actively engage in learning about the importance of appropriate parenting for toddlers. Recognizing the critical window of early childhood, the program focused on equipping parents with the knowledge and tools to promote their children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development. Parenting practices in early childhood significantly influence a child’s future academic success, emotional well-being, and ability to form healthy relationships. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that parents are well-informed about the best approaches to child-rearing during these formative years. The interactive discussions offered parents a platform to share their personal experiences, concerns, and challenges regarding parenting. Case studies presented real-life scenarios that allowed participants to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. This approach facilitated a deeper understanding of the various parenting styles, including authoritarian, permissive, and democratic parenting, and their respective effects on child behavior and development. Furthermore, the program emphasized the importance of nurturing a secure attachment between parents and toddlers. Participants were introduced to strategies that encourage positive reinforcement, empathy, and effective communication with their children. These strategies are key to fostering a supportive and loving environment in which children can thrive emotionally and socially. The collaborative nature of the program also helped to build a supportive network among parents. They were encouraged to form lasting relationships that could provide ongoing mutual support in their parenting journey. This communal learning environment reinforced the importance of family-centered child development practices, ensuring that parents felt empowered to make informed decisions that would benefit their children’s long-term growth and well-being.

This study examines the influence of parental absenteeism and parenting styles on adolescent delinquent behavior, as well as the role of emotional intelligence as a moderator. The research uses a quantitative approach with a correlational design. Data were collected from 224 high school students using delinquency scales, parental absenteeism, parenting styles, and the TEIQue-SF. The data were analyzed using linear regression and moderation analysis with SPSS and the PROCESS model 1 macro. The results indicate that parental absenteeism has a significant positive effect on juvenile delinquency (β = 0.232, p < 0.01), which means that the more frequently parents are absent, the higher the likelihood of delinquent behavior in adolescents. Additionally, parenting styles also have a significant effect on delinquency (R² = 0.149, p < 0.01). Both authoritarian and permissive styles increase the risk of delinquency, while the authoritative style serves as a protective factor that can reduce juvenile delinquency. The authoritative style, combining discipline with affection, is shown to be effective in preventing negative behaviors in adolescents. Emotional intelligence plays a significant role as a moderator in the relationship between parental absenteeism and delinquency (β = -0.128, p < 0.05), suggesting that adolescents with higher emotional intelligence can mitigate the negative impact of parental absenteeism on their delinquent behavior. However, emotional intelligence does not significantly moderate the relationship between parenting styles and delinquency. These findings highlight the importance of active parental involvement in parenting and the development of adolescents' emotional intelligence to prevent delinquent behavior. Therefore, comprehensive and culturally-based intervention approaches involving families, schools, and communities are needed to support the prevention of adolescent delinquency and foster healthy, positive relationships for them.

This research investigates the underlying factors that shape the interest of students from the 2024 cohort in enrolling in the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Education Program at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang. Utilizing a descriptive quantitative methodology, data were gathered through a structured, closed-ended questionnaire administered to the entire cohort, which consisted of 89 students. The analysis reveals that the overall level of student interest is categorized as high, with a notable percentage of 55%. Several key variables were identified as influential: (1) self-awareness factors encompassing physical capabilities, intellectual aptitude, intrinsic motivation, and innate talent were rated in the very high category at 56%; (2) familial influences such as the provision of information, emotional support, and parenting styles also ranked very high at 46%; (3) school-related elements including the accessibility of school information systems, teacher roles, peer dynamics, and hands on learning experiences were classified in the high category with 44%; and (4) social media engagement specifically the frequency of use and the quality of educational content was likewise in the high category, scoring 48%. These findings underscore the multifaceted nature of student decision-making, with self-awareness emerging as the most prominent determinant in shaping academic program choices. The study highlights the need for educational institutions to consider these interrelated dimensions when developing recruitment strategies and academic guidance frameworks.