THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN NURTURING STUDENTS’ SOCIAL QUOTIENT: CARING

Abstract

This article aims to examine the role of parents in fostering  social  concern  among  elementary  school  children based  on  literature  review  from various  relevant  journals. Social care is a vital character value that should be instilled from an early age, and the family as the first environment plays a key role in shaping children's character. The research method used  is  a literature  review  with  a  descriptive  qualitative approach. The findings show that parents play a strategic role in  fostering  children's  caring  attitudes through  exemplary behavior,  communication,  habituation  of  social  values,  and active involvement in children's social activities. This article also  includes  a  reflection  instrument  for  parents  to  support implementation at home.