ANALISIS EKSPLOITASI ANAK DALAM TRADISI BUDAK NGAMBEK TIMAH BANGKA BELITUNG

Hendrik, Maulina
Zikry, Muhammad
Ropita, Ropita
Lenita, Tiara
Agustiar, Verdy

Jurnal Pendidikan Sultan Agung
Vol 6, No 1 (2026)

This study examines child exploitation in the Budak Ngambek Timah tradition in Central Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings reveal multiple forms of child exploitation economic, physical, social, and educational that negatively impact academic achievement, health, and psychological development. The study recommends comprehensive interventions by the government, educational institutions, parents, and the community to protect children’s rights and eliminate these practices for a better future.