The Role of Parents in Raising Children's Environmental Awareness and Attitudes

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Khusniyati Masykuroh, Elindra Yetti, Yuliani Nurani

2022 Educational Administration: Theory and Practice Vol. 28 Issue 1 Article Cited by 10 SDG 15 Quartile

Abstract

Environmental damage caused by human activities is an essential issue in the world. Saving the environment and protecting ecosystems are parts of the Sustainable Development Goals. Parents' role in raising environmental awareness and attitude early on to prevent environmental damage is crucial. This study describes parents' role in raising children's environmental awareness and attitude. This research used a qualitative case study design based on data collected from interviews, observations, and documentation. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with parents of 4-6 years old children who implemented pro-environmental parenting in daily life. The result of the study showed that parents act as models, facilitators, and motivators in raising children's awareness and attitude toward the environment. Children learned about consumption, protecting creatures, and waste management from their parents. Environmental awareness and attitudes built from an early age were expected to help the children build positive attitudes and behaviors towards the environment in the future. © 2022, Auricle Global Society of Education and Research. All rights reserved.

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Department of Early Childhood Teacher Education, State University of Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota, Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Dance Education, State University of Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota, Jakarta, Indonesia

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