The Role of Parents in Supporting Early Childhood Islamic Education in the Digital Era at Hakasumi Ophir Kindergarten, West Pasaman Regency

Abstract

This study is based on the phenomenon of increased use of digital media in children after early childhood which has a positive and negative impact on their development so that the involvement of parents is needed actively in educating, supervising, facilitating, and encouraging children to grow in accordance with Islamic values. This type of research is qualitative research with a case study approach. Data was collected through interviews, observations, and documentation of parents, teachers, and the school. The results showed that the role of parents in kindergarten Hakasumi Ophir include: as educators parents accustom children to carry out worship, reading prayers, as a supervisor parents control the use of mobile phones and restrict access to inappropriate content, as a driver parents provide motivation and Islamic example in everyday life. Thus, this study confirms that parental involvement has a great influence on the success of Early Childhood Islamic education in the digital age. The study also recommends the need for synergy between parents and schools in building an Islamic learning environment, adaptive and wise to technological developments.