Gender socialization in the family environment plays an important role in the formation of children's gender identity from an early age. Parents as the main agents of socialization play a significant role through daily interactions, providing examples, and parenting patterns that shape children's understanding of gender roles. This study aims to determine the importance of parents' reflective awareness in supporting a more inclusive and equitable understanding of gender. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach to examine how parents in Medan City introduce gender values ??and norms in daily activities. The findings show that the gender socialization process is still influenced by traditional values ??and fairly rigid gender stereotypes. The division of roles based on gender applied by parents often gives rise to the perception that gender roles are fixed and cannot be changed.

Gender equality education has emerged as a key focus in raising knowledge of children’s rights from a young age. This article describes how the Center for Child Protection and Studies (PKPA) uses community, parent, and child involvement in educational programs to promote gender equality. The primary goal, particularly in Indonesia, is to establish a welcoming, equitable, and gender-neutral atmosphere. By using a participative, local wisdom-based approach, this program was able to change community perceptions, overcome gender stereotypes, and raise children’s understanding of their rights. In addition to raising awareness of gender equality issues among the younger generation, this outreach hopes to spark larger social change. With the cooperation of many stakeholders, the PKPA program has developed into a viable model for building an inclusive and equitable society.