<![CDATA[Discipline character is one of the essential aspects that should be instilled from an early age because it plays an important role in shaping children's orderly, responsible behavior and their ability to follow rules in daily life. However, some children still do not demonstrate optimal disciplinary behavior, making it necessary to implement a habituation method consistently to help develop discipline character in children aged 5–6 years. This study aimed to determine the effect of the habituation method on the development of discipline character among children aged 5–6 years at PAUD Permata Hati Medan. The study employed a quantitative approach using a One-Group Pretest–Posttest design. The sample consisted of 30 children selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a structured observation sheet based on six indicators of discipline character. The pretest results showed that the average achievement of children's discipline indicators ranged from 35% to 38%, while after the implementation of the habituation method, the posttest results increased to 58%–74%. These findings indicate that the habituation method, when implemented consistently, repeatedly, and supported by teacher role modeling, has a positive effect on the development of discipline character in early childhood.]]>
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