Ministry of Social Affairs Strengthens Family Capacity in Parenting

JAKARTA (September 3, 2020) - The Ministry of Social Affairs through the “Harapan Ibu” Prosperous Children’s Park (TAS HI) carried out the "Family Capacity Strengthening" activity to provide reinforcement to families in the form of information and education provided to parents of children assisted by TAS HI.

The Director of Child Social Rehabilitation of the Ministry of Social Affairs RI, Kanya Eka Santi explained that “Family Capacity Strengthening” activity was to provide space and strengthen the relationship between parents of children in TAS HI. "We provide motivation for parents in raising children. In addition, we provide information and answer parenting problems faced by families," explained Kanya.

Parenting is not only carried out by the mother but both parents, the father also has a role in child care. Every parent must ensure that their child already has a birth certificate as an official identity.

Parenting needs to be based on structure and warmth. The structure contains information that the child needs and it should be conveyed to the child with warmly. For example, when a child asks about one thing, parents must explain in a language the child understands with caresses, touches or hugs. "Even in difficult situations, avoid physical, psychological violence and supervise children so they don't become victims of sexual crimes," said Kanya.

Kanya added, based on the Case Response Data of the Social Work Service Unit (Sakti Peksos) in July 2020 there was an increase in cases of child sexual violence by 30% perpetrated by the closest people, for example biological fathers.

Cases of sexual violence are not only happening to women but boys. Such as victims of sexual violence sodomy against 50 boys in Sukabumi Regency with neighboring perpetrators. To launch an act of sexual violence, the perpetrator usually gives attractive offers to the child of the potential victim.

"Children's growth, both physically and psychologically, has been seen since they were toddlers, so parents play an important role at this stage. Parents must be able to provide lessons and good parenting for children. Avoid negative words such as stupid, but use positive words so that children develop positively according to parents' expectations," said Kanya.

Good and planned parenting will show results in the next 10 or 15 years. "Please, ladies and gentlemen, imagine what is expected of your child for the next 10 or 15 years," said Kanya.

"I want my child to be a successful person and make his parents proud," Ika hoped. Furthermore, "My hope is that I can create independent children, benefits and blessings for everyone," said Mr. Anan.

"Manage anger with children. Reduce anger with children. Be positive with children. All your hopes for children will come true," Kanya ordered

Parents' expectations can be realized, depending on the process of parenting their children. If there is abandonment then that hope will disappear.