The Role of Parents in the Formation of Manners in Early Childhood in Al Hijrah PAUD, Sebrang Fisherman Village

Abstract

This study aims to explore the role of parents in shaping politeness in early childhood at PAUD Al-Hijrah Kampung Nelayan Sebrang. Politeness is understood as proper manners that reflect moral values and decency, serving as a crucial foundation for children’s personality development from an early age. This research employed a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews with five pairs of parents and documentation related to the school culture. The findings reveal that parents play an important role in fostering politeness through daily practices, such as teaching children to greet, ask permission, and use polite expressions like “please,” “sorry,” and “thank you.” Strategies applied include repetitive practice of polite behavior and the use of Islamic storytelling. The main challenges identified are limited parental time due to work, lack of consistency between home and school, and insufficient knowledge of effective methods for teaching politeness. PAUD Al-Hijrah supports parents by integrating politeness habits into school activities and conducting parenting programs. These findings emphasize the importance of synergy between families and schools in fostering consistent and sustainable politeness in early childhood.