This study aims to analyze in depth the relationship between the education level of women who will become or have become mothers and their obligations and responsibilities to care for their children. This study uses qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach. Data collection was conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. In-depth interviews were conducted with mothers who were marginalized or had low educational levels, only graduated from elementary school or even never attended school, as well as with local community leaders and religious leaders. The results of this study conclude that education is a very important factor for a woman as it provides knowledge and skills to care for her children after becoming mothers. Mothers with low education, or even those who did not have the opportunity to receive basic education, tend to be ignorant and indifferent to child development, thus allowing their children to grow and develop naturally, with a permissive parenting style. In an effort to prepare a quality generation in the future, the government and related parties need to fight for equitable access for women to obtain education, so that they will be able to independently raise their families and educate their children.
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