Peran Keluarga Double Income Family dalam Mendorong Kemandirian Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun

Abstract

Early childhood independence is influence by habituation factors applied by parents. In general, working parents have limited time in the process of guiding and developing children’s independence. In playing it, parents who work are sometimes assisted by other parties such as grandmothers, grandfathers or nannies. But there are parents who decide to carry out this role independence of children’s independence. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The subjects of this research consisted of 3 children aged 5-6 years who both worked. This research data was obtained from observations, interviews and documentation. The results of the research showed that from the third subject there was a difference in the picture of independence. Subject R shows that he is starting to be independent, while subjects I and M are already independent. For parents who are helped by grandmothers, children appear independents. For parents who are helped by grandmothers, children appear to be more independent compared to parents who are not helped by grandmothers. Therefore, this research recommends that parents ask for help parenting if needed and have three main roles, namely as a guide, motivator and facilitator.