This study was motivated by the important role of parents in fostering children's achievement motivation through the implementation of the directive counseling method within the family environment. Limited parental guidance, communication, and attention may negatively affect children's motivation to achieve. This study aims to describe the condition of children's achievement motivation, the implementation of the directive counseling method by parents, and its impact on enhancing children's achievement motivation in the Sopo Indah Housing Area, Sigulang Village, Padangsidimpuan Tenggara District. The study employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation and analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña interactive model, including data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that children's achievement motivation varies and is influenced by parental attention, family communication, and the learning environment. Parents implemented the directive counseling method by providing guidance, advice, motivation, supervision, and continuous assistance. The implementation of this method positively contributed to improving children's discipline, responsibility, self-confidence, and enthusiasm for learning. Therefore, the directive counseling method can serve as an effective approach for parents to enhance children's achievement motivation when implemented consistently and supported by effective parent-child communication. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh pentingnya peran orang tua dalam membentuk motivasi berprestasi anak melalui penerapan metode konseling direktif di lingkungan keluarga. Kurangnya pendampingan, komunikasi, dan perhatian orang tua dapat memengaruhi rendahnya motivasi berprestasi anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kondisi motivasi berprestasi anak, penerapan metode konseling direktif oleh orang tua, serta hasil penerapan metode tersebut dalam mendorong motivasi berprestasi anak di Lingkungan Perumahan Sopo Indah, Desa Sigulang, Kecamatan Padangsidimpuan Tenggara. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Data diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan model Miles, Huberman, dan Saldaña yang meliputi kondensasi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa motivasi berprestasi anak masih beragam dan dipengaruhi oleh perhatian orang tua, komunikasi keluarga, serta lingkungan belajar. Orang tua menerapkan metode konseling direktif melalui pemberian arahan, nasihat, motivasi, pengawasan, dan pendampingan secara berkelanjutan. Penerapan metode tersebut memberikan dampak positif terhadap peningkatan disiplin, tanggung jawab, kepercayaan diri, serta semangat belajar anak. Dengan demikian, metode konseling direktif dapat menjadi salah satu pendekatan yang efektif dalam meningkatkan motivasi berprestasi anak apabila diterapkan secara konsisten dan didukung oleh komunikasi yang baik antara orang tua dan anak.
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