THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTING PATTERNS AND PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD INDEPENDENCE

Abstract

Introduction

Independence is a person's ability to act independently and not rely on parental supervision. Parenting styles in the family influence a child's personality growth and development, particularly independence. Conversely, having the right parenting style will help a child become more independent. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between parenting styles and the level of independence of children aged 4-6 years.

Method

This research is a correlational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach. The population was 40 parent respondents at Al-Ajib Kartamulia Kindergarten, South OKU. The technique used was total sampling.

Result

This study analyzed 40 samples and found that the parenting styles were Democratic (50%), Permissive (32.5%), and Authoritarian (17.5%). The majority of participants were knowledgeable (60%), moderately knowledgeable (27.5%), and less knowledgeable (12.5%). This study also found a significant relationship between parenting styles and parental knowledge and early childhood independence (p-value 0.000).

Conclusion   

At the age of five and six, children's behavior is significantly influenced by parental influence. To make children feel responsible, parents of Al-Ajib Kartamulia Kindergarten use democratic parental influence. Authoritarian parents can help children make decisions, while permissive parents often give children greater freedom. And there is a significant relationship between parenting styles, parental knowledge and their children's independence. : Suggestions for providing educational programs that encourage child development, using psychological research to help parents make informed decisions about their children's well-being.