Parents Perceptions and Stimulation of Religious Values in the Family: Between Public and Private Schools

Abstract

This study was conducted to find perceptions and stimulation of religious values carried out by parents of early childhood. This is to provide an up-to-date picture of parents' perceptions and stimulation in Yogyakarta Province. The respondents in this study amounted to 20 people from 10 public schools and 20 people from 10 private schools in Yogyakarta Province. This study used descriptive qualitative research. The techniques used are interviews and observations. Data analysis uses coding that utilizes atlas.ti and observations that complement the research data. The results showed that in general there are differences and similarities between parents from public schools and private schools in early childhood religious values. This difference is seen in the perception of religious values from parents in public schools and parents in private schools. However, for practice and habituation, methods for stimulation, the use of technology, and the use of Islamic books have similarities. Perceptions from parents in public schools are more common whereas private schools are more broadly related to specific religions. Parents' perceptions of the value of early childhood religion include belief, worship, and ethics. The stimulation carried out also includes practice and habituation, stimulation methods that are suitable for early childhood, and the use of technology and Islamic reading books. Although in its implementation, there are still obstacles felt by parents both from the emotions and conditions of the child and the environment around the child. For further research, it is expected to dig deeper related to the value of children's religion at home or the value of religion in family education. So that more research can be obtained related to the value of religion and education in the family along with the contribution of parents.