This study aims to describe the emotional development of children aged 5–6 years from military families in TK Kartika II-3 Palembang. The research focuses on three main aspects: self-awareness, responsibility, and prosocial behavior, along with the role of teachers and parents in emotional stimulation. Using a qualitative descriptive method with observation, interviews, and documentation, data were collected from two subjects with similar family backgrounds but distinct emotional characteristics. The results show that the first subject tends to express emotions impulsively, experiences difficulty in emotional regulation, and shows inconsistency in responsibility and prosocial skills. Meanwhile, the second subject demonstrates more stable emotional regulation, can express feelings appropriately, and shows positive prosocial behavior such as empathy and politeness. The findings highlight the essential role of teachers through guidance, observation, and emotional modeling, as well as the role of parents in providing warm and responsive parenting. Emotional development is shaped by the combination of a child's innate characteristics and the emotional climate created at home and school.
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