Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review (IJRER)
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): June

The Dynamics of Parental Supervision of Children's Gadget Use from an Islamic Education Perspective

Yusriani Yusriani (Universitas Islam As'
adiyah Sengkang)

Hardi Yanti (Universitas Islam As’adiyah Sengkang)
Amran Saputra (Universitas Islam As’adiyah Sengkang)
Nurwahidah Intang (Universitas Islam As’adiyah Sengkang)
Rifna Safhina (Universitas Islam As’adiyah Sengkang)
Risna Risna (Universitas Islam As’adiyah Sengkang)
Siti Hajratul Aswa (Universitas Islam As’adiyah Sengkang)
Rendi Rendi (Universitas Islam As’adiyah Sengkang)
Reski Ramadhan (Universitas Islam As’adiyah Sengkang)
Amirul Mukminin (Universitas Islam As’adiyah Sengkang)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jun 2026

Abstract

The development of digital technology has increased the use of gadgets by children, which on the one hand provides benefits as a learning tool, but on the other hand has the potential to cause negative impacts if not accompanied by adequate supervision. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of parental supervision of children's gadget use from the perspective of Islamic education in Taccimpo Village. This study used a qualitative descriptive research type. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation with 19 informants consisting of parents, children, and religious or community leaders. Data analysis was carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that gadget use by children in Taccimpo Village is quite high and is mostly used for entertainment activities such as watching videos and playing games. Forms of parental supervision are carried out through limiting gadget use time, accompanying children when using gadgets, regulating the type of content accessed, and providing advice based on religious values. The dynamics of supervision are influenced by several factors, including the level of parental digital literacy, work activities, and the child's social environment. From an Islamic educational perspective, monitoring device use is part of parents' responsibility to guide their children in using technology wisely and adhering to moral and spiritual values. This research emphasizes the importance of strengthening parental digital literacy integrated with Islamic educational values to create a balanced parenting pattern between technology use and character development in children.

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