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In today's world, the younger generation is becoming more
and more aggressive in expressing themselves, especially on social media.
The advancement of science and technology today has opened up spaces that
need to be given special attention and guidance, especially among teenagers
or children. We can see how teachers are treated as peers by students just
because they are not interested in the subject or the way the teacher
teaches. This situation should be a topic of discussion among national
leaders, society, and parents because the formation of a young generation
that respects each other regardless of age or background can be realized.
Therefore, it is appropriate to explain what is the role of parents in
cultivating respectful attitudes among children.
The main initiative in this discussion is that parents should be the best
role models for their children. Every human being born in this world is
given a family member as the closest creature. Therefore, parents need to
avoid being like crabs teaching their children to walk because from
childhood to adulthood, the closest and most observed creature by children
is their own parents. In carrying out the responsibility entrusted by God to
take care of the offspring given, parents should always maintain courtesy
and manners at home or anywhere. As the Malay proverb says, where the gravy
spills if not on the rice. In short, in shaping a young generation that
shows the value of respect, it must be initiated by their own parents.
Another role parents can play in cultivating a sense of respect in children
is by providing religious and moral education. If we look closely, every
religion encourages us as human beings to do good to each other. Similarly,
with the value of respect, by maintaining good relations among humans, the
relationship with God will also be maintained. For example, Islam encourages
us to greet anyone as a beginning of a conversation or greeting. It is not
just a saying, but also a prayer that we give to them to be prosperous.
Moreover, as a community living in various races and religions, our
ancestors have successfully shown that the value of respect can produce a
safe and peaceful country.
Furthermore, an alternative method that can cultivate the value of respect
is by bringing children to visit relatives. As a field of examination to see
the behavior and attitudes of children, visiting family members or relatives
is the best way. Parents can see with their own eyes whether their children
practice the value of respect, especially towards older people. In fact,
senior citizens like grandparents will surely appreciate the visit and try
to interact with the younger generation and cultivate pure values.
Indirectly, we can also see the education given by other family members to
their children. It is like diving while drinking water. If the value of
respect is not embedded in your family or relatives, visits to colleagues or
welfare homes will certainly help.
Lastly, participating in community activities such as (community work) by
children can certainly help parents cultivate respectful attitudes in them.
This is because this activity requires them to listen to the instructions
given by the leader to complete the task. The same situation will occur at
every stage of their lives. With respect for the leader and vice versa, they
will surely be able to complete the tasks given effectively and efficiently.
The social interaction that occurs when they work with other people will
also help them inculcate the value of respect.
In conclusion, parents play a vital role in cultivating respectful attitudes
among children. As the closest creature to children, parents should be the
best role models in shaping the values of respect. By providing religious
and moral education, parents can instill the value of respect among
children. Visiting family members and participating in community activities
are other alternative methods that can help cultivate the value of respect.
Therefore, it is important for parents to be aware of their roles in
nurturing respectful attitudes in their children. |
