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The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between character education and critical thinking so that Generation Alpha will be smart and value-based individuals who are globally competitive. The research methodology of this study used literature analysis. The study revealed that there are three levels of character education: knowing good values, loving good values, and doing good values. Character education is now a force to be reckoned with in shaping individuals of good character and integrity. With the dawn of the current era of digital technology, the influence of social media, global access to information, and technology render more relevant character education even more necessary. Character education process, its hinderances, and how they can be overcome by collective efforts on the part of society, schools, and parents through judicious use of technology are elaborated in this study.

This study aims to determine the background, impact, and expectations of the gadget ban policy at SMK Negeri 2 Batang Hari. Data were obtained through interviews with the principal and a teacher. The results indicate that the cellphone ban was implemented in response to the rise in brawls between students triggered by negative interactions on social media. This policy has had a positive impact on improving learning focus and social interaction among students, although challenges remain in utilizing technology in learning. This study recommends a collaborative approach between teachers, students, and parents in the responsible use of gadgets.

Emotional intelligence is greatly influenced by the environment, is not permanent, can change at any time. For that, the role of the environment, especially parents in childhood, greatly influences the formation. Emotional intelligence. EQ skills are not the opposite of IQ skills or cognitive skills, but both interact dynamically, both at the conceptual level and in the real world. In addition, EQ is not so influenced by hereditary factors With interactive teaching and learning activities, teachers teach students with the hope that students learn. By learning, students’ abilities increase. The cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of students are increasingly functioning.

The study investigates the influencing mechanisms behind Shaoxing High School parents' purchase intentions regarding online courses for their children's education. It identifies three primary factors: convenience, social influence, and performance expectations. Convenience pertains to the ease of access, flexibility, and user-friendliness of online platforms, significantly enhancing parents' willingness to enroll their children. Social influence highlights the impact of recommendations from peers and community members, reinforcing parents' confidence in their choices. Performance expectations focus on parents' beliefs about the educational outcomes of online courses, emphasizing the importance of perceived effectiveness and quality of instruction. These factors reveal a comprehensive framework that educational providers can leverage to tailor their offerings, thereby improving enrollment rates and student success in online learning environments. The findings underscore providers' need to address these key dimensions to enhance parental engagement and satisfaction in selecting educational programs based on the sample population of 380 high school parents.

Early childhood development has a very large influence on the formation of various aspects of their lives, such as cognitive, emotional, social, and physical abilities. During this period, children begin to develop basic skills that will affect their quality of life in the future. This study aims to explore various factors that influence early childhood growth and development through an analysis of five relevant studies from Indonesia. Through a qualitative analysis approach, it was found that appropriate stimulation from the environment, supportive social interactions, and effective parenting patterns play an important role in child development. These findings are expected to provide insight for parents and educators in creating an environment that supports optimal child growth and development.

One reliable measure of students' learning success is their level of learning discipline.   One factor influencing students' learning discipline is parental attentiveness.   This study aims to determine the relationship between students' learning discipline and parents' attentiveness.   This study use quantitative methods that involve correlation.   Basic random sampling and probability sampling techniques were combined by the researchers.   The sample consisted of 30 individuals, while the population consisted of 150 individuals.   Data was gathered by questionnaires, interviews, and documentation.  The data analysis's findings show a connection between parental attention and the learning discipline of class XI IPA 2 SMA Hang Tuah 4 Surabaya pupils.  The Pearson Correlation between learning discipline and parental attention is 0.482 with a significance level of 0.007.   It can be said that parental attentiveness and students' learning discipline have a fairly strong link and indicates a substantial correlation between the variables of parental attention and student learning discipline.

Sexual education for children, especially girls, is an important aspect in efforts to protect themselves from social risks such as harassment, violence, and exploitation. This article aims to examine the urgency of integrating sexual education into the basic education system as a strategic preventive measure. The method used is library research by reviewing various scientific literature, reference books, and education policy documents. The results of the study show that many parents still have a wrong understanding of sexual education, so discussions about the body, privacy, and social boundaries are often avoided. In fact, sexual education that is delivered appropriately according to the stages of child development can increase self-awareness, build self-confidence, and strengthen children's communication skills in dealing with risky social situations. Schools have a strategic role as a safe and conducive educational environment in introducing the concept of sexuality in a healthy and responsible manner. Therefore, sexual education should be an integral part of the national curriculum in order to support optimal child growth and development and protect them from various forms of violence.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of teaching and learning activities underwent significant changes. Schools that usually conducted face-to face learning had to switch to online learning. However, online learning did not always run smoothly; many challenges emerged, particularly in terms of access to technology such as mobile phones, laptops, and stable internet connections. In addition, not all parents were able to accompany their children in learning from home due to busy schedules or limited knowledge. This situation made it difficult for students to understand the material delivered by teachers online. The home learning environment was also very different often unconducive and lacking direct interaction which led many students to feel confused and unmotivated. These challenges made the learning process during the pandemic less effective and required all parties to find solutions so that education could continue to run well, even when conducted online.  

The practice of early marriage persists as a significant societal controversy. Early marriage frequently results in adverse consequences for both the individuals involved and the children subsequently born. Children originating from such unions exhibit an elevated risk of encountering health and developmental challenges, which serve as principal indicators of child well-being. This research endeavors to analyze early marriage and its implications for child welfare through the lens of Family Law. The study aims to contribute novel insights and augment intellectual discourse concerning early marriage and its effects on child welfare. Furthermore, this research ascertains the congruence between the practice of early marriage and the principles of Islamic Sharia pertaining to child welfare. The methodology employed is empirical juridical research utilizing a qualitative approach, incorporating in-depth interviews conducted within the Jambi Luar Kota District. Data collection involved primary and secondary sources, gathered via observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The study yielded three primary findings: (1) Influential factors contributing to early marriage in the Jambi Luar Kota District encompass: pregnancies compelling marriage, the educational backgrounds of the individuals entering early marriage and their respective parents, personal volition or familial influence and economic circumstances. (2) The repercussions of early marriage within the Jambi Luar Kota District for children include heightened vulnerability to diverse health and social issues, low birth weight, birth-related injuries, growth and developmental impediments such as stunting, and inadequate parental attention leading to hindered cognitive development. (3) From the perspective of Islamic family law, the principles of maqashid sharia demonstrate substantial relevance to child welfare. An ideal marriage necessitates physical, mental, and social preparedness, predicated on the virtuous intention of establishing a family characterized by tranquility (sakinah), affection (mawaddah), and compassion (rahmah). 

Early pregnancy is at high risk for health complications such as anemia, preeclampsia, and premature birth.In addition, social impacts such as dropping out of school, societal stigma, and economic instability also become serious consequences that can affect the future of adolescents.The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between parental roles and the prevention of early pregnancy among students at SMA Negeri 1 Touluaan.The research uses a cross-sectional design.The sample in this study consisted of 38 respondents using purposive sampling technique.Data collection on parental roles and prevention of early pregnancy was conducted using a questionnaire, analyzed using the chi-square statistical test.The results of the study on the role of parents mostly showed that the role of parents in the good category amounted to 32 respondents (66.7%), and the behavior of pregnancy prevention mostly in the good category amounted to 34 respondents (70.8%).The results of the chi-square test obtained a p-value of 0.006 where < α 0.05.Conclusion: There is a relationship between the role of parents and the prevention of early pregnancy among students of SMA Negeri 1 Touluaan.

This research is motivated by the increasing cases of verbal aggression among children and adolescents, which have a significant impact on their psychological well-being and social environment. The aim of this study is to analyze the tendencies, causal factors, and impacts of verbal aggression in children and adolescents, as well as to provide effective recommendations for its management. The method used is a literature review with a descriptive qualitative approach, examining various scientific journals related to verbal aggression, verbal abuse, and the influencing factors. The main findings show that verbal aggression often arises due to family factors, social environment, media, and socioeconomic pressures; this behavior not only increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem in victims but also has long-term negative effects on the perpetrators. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of early detection and the active roles of teachers, parents, and school counselors in preventing and managing verbal aggression through communication skills education, psychological interventions, and strengthening school policies to create a safe learning environment that supports the social-emotional development of children and adolescents.

This research aims to find out what parenting models for parents with children with visual disabilities can be applied. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study approach through journals, books, and previous research. The result of the research is that children with visual disabilities have different parenting patterns from parents with other disabilities or non-disabilities. Children with visual disabilities must be given the best during their golden age and after that period give confidence and independence to children, after adolescence children have friends and parents must recognize and control children's friendships so as not to fall into something wrong, when children with visual disabilities grow up parents help children to be able to make the best decisions for themselves until children can make rational decisions and with mature thinking.

The Independent Curriculum is a curriculum implemented by the government as a new guideline for education in Indonesia. With the various curricula in Indonesia, all elements in educational institutions must be able to adjust to them. This is what can cause learning difficulties, especially for students. The objectives of this study are: 1. To find out the learning difficulties experienced by students, 2. To find out the factors that cause students' learning difficulties, 3. To find out solutions to overcome students' learning difficulties. In this study, the researcher used a qualitative method to find out the results of an in-depth analysis of the resource persons. Learning problems faced by students in the Economics lesson of the Independent Curriculum for class 10 MA Darul Huda were found, namely: 1) Attention, 2) Memory, 3) The level of students' absorption in understanding information, 4) Academic and 5) Social. Then the factors that cause students to experience difficulties in the Economics lesson of the Independent Curriculum for class 10 MA Darul Huda are Internal Factors, namely: a) Psychology and Mental and b) Emotional and Bad Attitude Habits. Then in External Factors there are: a) Family, b) School, and c) Community, So that solutions are obtained to overcome student learning problems, namely: 1. Counseling Guidance 2. Establishing Cooperation with Parents of Students 3. Principal's assessment of teachers 4. Teacher assessment of students.    

Effective time management is an important skill for children to achieve their learning goals and daily activities. This study aims to implement time management through the use of a daily schedule specifically designed for children. The methods used in this activity include the presentation of materials related to time management, training in making a daily schedule, and short interviews with participants to evaluate the impact of the activity. This activity was carried out in a participatory manner with a fun approach and appropriate to the age of the participants. The results of the interviews showed that children felt more organized and were able to manage their daily activities better after participating in this program. In addition, they also reported improvements in focus, discipline, and productivity. Parents also observed positive changes in children's daily habits. This activity is expected to be the first step in educating children about the importance of good time management and forming positive habits that will be useful in their future lives.

Digital era has brought about the widest and unprecedented generational gap between parents and senior leaders on the one side and the next generation on the other. Raising and, more importantly, multiplying leaders in this era requires contextual intelligence. Seniors must apply this crucial intelligent skill in choosing their content, in the way they communicate and in how they form communities. In post-pandemic era, its urgency only increases, hence needs optimizing.

This research aims to provide concrete solutions regarding the strategic role of parents in preventing and addressing Generation Z's tendencies toward agnostic beliefs. The issue raised in this study is the increasing exposure of Generation Z to ideologies that question the existence of God due to the influence of globalization, information technology developments, and rapidly growing secular communities. This research uses a qualitative approach with literature study methods through secondary data analysis from scientific journals and relevant books. The novelty of this research lies in emphasizing the significance of parental involvement in building children's faith resilience amid unfiltered digital information flows. The results show that the lack of active parental roles becomes a crucial factor contributing to Generation Z's openness to agnosticism. Therefore, this study presents practical guidelines for parents in nurturing and protecting their children's faith more intentionally and contextually.

Sex education is still taboo in society. Thus, it results in the implementation of sex education in schools not being optimal. The factor that influences the less than optimal implementation of sex education in schools is that many parents still have the wrong perception regarding sex education. Thus, through this study aims to review scientific articles in order to collect relevant sources related to the urgency of implementing sex education in schools. The method used in writing this article is a literature review. The study began by looking for articles related to the research topic to be carried out. The criteria for scientific articles used as data are in the form of scientific articles sourced from national and international journals with the latest 10 years, namely from 2015-2025. The results of the analysis of 12 journal articles obtained more developed types of literature review research and descriptive qualitative than other types of research. The results of the analysis show that sex education plays a major role in increasing self-awareness, maintaining the body, and forming good moral, social, and spiritual characters in children and adolescents. This education not only discusses the human body, but also teaches ethical values, responsibility, and how to control oneself, which need to be conveyed by paying attention to moral and religious values.

Sex education is still taboo in society. Thus, it results in the implementation of sex education in schools not being optimal. The factor that influences the less than optimal implementation of sex education in schools is that many parents still have the wrong perception regarding sex education. Thus, through this study aims to review scientific articles in order to collect relevant sources related to the urgency of implementing sex education in schools. The method used in writing this article is a literature review. The study began by looking for articles related to the research topic to be carried out. The criteria for scientific articles used as data are in the form of scientific articles sourced from national and international journals with the latest 10 years, namely from 2015-2025. The results of the analysis of 12 journal articles obtained more developed types of literature review research and descriptive qualitative than other types of research. The results of the analysis show that sex education plays a major role in increasing self-awareness, maintaining the body, and forming good moral, social, and spiritual characters in children and adolescents. This education not only discusses the human body, but also teaches ethical values, responsibility, and how to control oneself, which need to be conveyed by paying attention to moral and religious values.

This study aims to identify and describe the most effective teaching strategies in improving level 3 fluent reading skills in lower grade elementary school students. Level 3 fluent reading skills include the ability to read at an appropriate speed, expressive intonation, and good comprehension of reading content. Through a descriptive qualitative approach, this study explores and analyzes various learning techniques that have been proven to support the improvement of reading fluency in early childhood. The research findings reveal that the application of explicit teaching methods, repetition in reading exercises, the use of paired reading techniques, the use of reading texts with levels of difficulty, and active involvement from parents, can synergistically encourage the development of students' reading skills significantly. This study provides important contributions both theoretically and practically, especially for educators, in designing systematic, comprehensive, and sustainable reading learning programs to improve students' literacy competencies from an early age.

Losing parents at an early age has a negative impact on children's development, psychologically, emotionally and socially. Orphans often face great challenges in social problems so that they cannot prepare for an adequate future, with skills training aimed at empowering orphans for a more independent future. This study aims to determine the implementation of skills programs in increasing the independence of orphans in orphanages. The research method used is qualitative, with data coming from participants or orphans who take part in skills training at the Wisma Karya Bakti Orphanage and caregivers. The sample was taken using purposive technique as many as 7 people. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis is carried out by a method that involves steps such as working with data, organizing, sorting, synthesizing, identifying patterns, finding relevant information, and determining important points. The results showed that the implementation of the skills program carried out by the Wisma Karya Bakti Orphanage is currently implementing 3 stages carried out from the awareness stage as the initial stage of orphans being made aware of the importance of having skills. Then the transformation of knowledge orphans are given some skills training. Then finally increasing the intellectual and skill proficiency of the orphans is given the opportunity to apply the skills that have been learned. The three stages in empowerment through skills help develop the potential that exists within orphans in increasing their independence.