Work-Family Balance Among Career Parents in Shaping Children’s Discipline Character: An Analysis of Family Parenting Practices in Teripa Hamlet, Layabaung Village, West Simeulue District

Abstract

This study aims to analyze work-family balance in career parents in developing children's discipline through family parenting practices in Teripa Hamlet, Layabaung Village, West Simeulue District. The study uses a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation of parents who have active jobs and are directly involved in child-rearing. Data analysis was carried out using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana, referring to Greenhaus and Beutell's Work-Family Balance theory, Baumrind's parenting style theory, and Lickona's character education theory. The results show that career parents face challenges in managing time, job demands, and family responsibilities but are able to develop parenting strategies through time management, role sharing, consistent communication, application of family rules, and exemplary conduct. Responsive and consistent parenting practices play a role in building children's discipline character through instilling habits of responsibility, obedience to rules, and self-control. This study shows that the success of shaping children's discipline character is influenced not only by the frequency of parental presence, but also by the quality of involvement and the family's ability to create a supportive parenting environment.