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Dukungan Keluarga dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Anak-Anak di Sanggar Anak Sungai Deli dengan Peran Keluarga, Pendidikan, dan Lingkungan Sosial

Introduction

Dukungan keluarga dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan anak-anak di sanggar anak sungai deli dengan peran keluarga, pendidikan, dan lingkungan sosial. Temukan dampak dukungan keluarga terhadap kesejahteraan anak di Sanggar Anak Sungai Deli. Pelajari bagaimana peran keluarga, pendidikan, & lingkungan sosial membentuk anak-anak di komunitas marjinal.

Abstract

The family plays a central role in shaping children’s growth and well-being, particularly in marginalized communities where access to education and healthcare is limited. This study aims to describe the forms of family support in improving the well-being of children at Sanggar Anak Sungai Deli, a non-formal educational institution located along the banks of the Deli River in Medan City. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research involved observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The informants included families of children, sanggar administrators, and children actively participating in the program. The findings reveal that family support is manifested in six main indicators: (1) positive emotional relationships, (2) provision of safety and comfort, (3) instilling positive values, (4) support for education and talent development, (5) protection from negative influences, and (6) partial fulfillment of basic needs. These supports contribute significantly to children’s emotional, social, and intellectual well-being, although the physical aspect remains less fulfilled due to economic constraints. Despite limited financial resources, families demonstrate care and commitment to supporting their children’s development. Sanggar Anak Sungai Deli serves as an essential partner by providing a safe and supportive learning environment. This study concludes that family involvement, combined with community-based interventions such as SASUDE, is crucial in ensuring holistic child well-being. The implications highlight the importance of strengthening collaboration between families, community organizations, and government to address gaps in child welfare programs in marginalized areas.  

Review

This study addresses a highly relevant and critical topic: the role of family support in enhancing child well-being within marginalized communities, specifically focusing on the Sanggar Anak Sungai Deli. The exploration of this subject, particularly within a non-formal educational setting, provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of child development where formal resources are scarce. The use of a qualitative descriptive approach is well-suited to capture the nuanced forms of family support, and the clear articulation of six key indicators—ranging from positive emotional relationships to protection from negative influences—offers a structured understanding of how families contribute to their children's emotional, social, and intellectual growth, even amidst significant economic challenges. The chosen qualitative descriptive methodology, employing observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation with diverse informants (families, sanggar administrators, and children), provides a robust foundation for the findings. This multi-perspective approach strengthens the credibility of the identified support mechanisms. However, while the study effectively describes the *forms* of family support, it could benefit from a deeper exploration into the *challenges* families face in consistently delivering these supports, beyond merely noting economic constraints impacting physical needs. For instance, elaborating on the specific barriers or coping strategies employed by families to maintain positive emotional relationships or instil values despite their circumstances would add further richness. Additionally, given the study's focus on a single sanggar, a brief acknowledgement of the potential for limited generalizability, while still emphasizing its deep contextual insights, would be beneficial. The study's conclusion, underscoring the indispensable role of family involvement coupled with community-based interventions like Sanggar Anak Sungai Deli, carries significant practical implications. It powerfully advocates for strengthening collaboration among families, community organizations, and government entities to address the identified gaps in child welfare programs, particularly concerning the less fulfilled physical aspect due to economic limitations. This highlights a clear need for integrated interventions that go beyond educational support to encompass comprehensive socio-economic assistance. Future research could expand upon this by investigating the long-term impacts of such integrated support systems, exploring the efficacy of specific collaborative models, or conducting comparative studies across different marginalized contexts to further inform policy and program development for holistic child well-being.

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