Linguanusa : Social Humanities, Education and Linguistic
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Linguanusa : April 2026

Analysis of Parenting Styles in Shaping Children’s Character

Hida Ayu Suranti (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Hanif Cahyo Adi Kistoro (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Jul 2026

Abstract

Introduction to The Problem: Parenting plays an important role in shaping children’s character; effective parenting requires appropriate methods and supporting factors. This study is motivated by the importance of parental parenting styles and school involvement in shaping students’ character. Purpose: This study aims to identify the parenting styles applied by parents, the methods used, and the factors influencing the character education of students. Design/methods/approach: This is a qualitative field research study using a descriptive approach. Data sources included students, parents, Ismuba (Islamic studies) teachers,and homeroom teachers at SD Muhammadiyah Jogodayoh. Data were  collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed through three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Findings: The results show that parents working as entrepreneurs applied both democratic and authoritarian parenting styles through various methods, including modeling, giving advice, attention/supervision, and habituation. The factors influencing students’ character formation include the role of parents/family, school/educators, the surrounding environment, and the development of social media.

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Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

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Linguanusa is a journal that aims to be a peer-reviewed platform and an authoritative source of information. We publish original research papers, review articles, and case studies focused on the Social Humanities and Languages ​​disciplines. The social humanities discipline is related to topics ...