Friska Sembiring, Helinida Saragih, Elvin Hulu

Parenting Patterns and Level of Independence in Preschool Children's Teeth Brushing at Assisi Catholic Kindergarten Medan

Introduction

Parenting patterns and level of independence in preschool children's teeth brushing at assisi catholic kindergarten medan . Discover how parenting patterns affect preschool children's teeth brushing independence. A Medan study found democratic parenting effectively fosters high dental hygiene autonomy.

Abstract

Background Preschool children (golden age periode) are the age where children develop the confidence to explore their independence. One form of independence for preschool children in personal hygiene is brushing their teeth independently. Preschoolers are prone to experience dental caries due to the consumption of sweet foods and low teeth brushing habits, so proper parental parenting is needed to foster independence in maintaining dental hygiene. This research aims to determine parenting patterns and the level of independence in brushing teeth of preschool children at the Assisi Catholic Kindergarten Medan. The method used is a descriptive method with a Cross-Sectional approach. The sample in this study are 35 respondents. The sampling technique is Purposive sampling. The research instrument used is a questionnaire Tiarasukma on parenting patterns and independence in brushing teeth. The research results shows that the majority of parents implemented democratic parenting at 62.9% and the level of independence for preschool children in brushing their teeth reached 74.3%. It is hoped that the results of this research will become learning material for health workers in providing information to parents regarding the implementation of good and correct parenting patterns to help parents more easily teach independent tooth brushing to preschool children.

Review

This manuscript addresses a highly relevant and important topic concerning the development of independence in personal hygiene among preschool children, specifically focusing on teeth brushing. The emphasis on dental caries risk and the crucial role of parental involvement underscores the practical significance of this research. The study clearly aims to explore the prevalence of various parenting patterns and their correlation with the level of independence in teeth brushing among preschool children, thereby providing valuable insights into a critical aspect of early childhood health and development within a specific educational context. The methodology employs a descriptive, cross-sectional design, which is appropriate for an initial exploration of the stated objectives. The sample size of 35 respondents, utilizing purposive sampling, offers preliminary data from the specified kindergarten. While this approach provides a snapshot of the current situation, it inherently limits the generalizability of the findings to broader populations. The use of the Tiarasukma questionnaire for both parenting patterns and independence in teeth brushing appears to be a practical instrument for data collection in this context. The key findings, indicating that democratic parenting is most prevalent (62.9%) and a high level of independence in teeth brushing (74.3%) exists, provide a quantitative overview of the observed phenomena. The practical implication highlighted by the authors, suggesting that the research serves as learning material for health workers, is well-justified given the findings. This study offers a foundational understanding that can inform targeted interventions and educational programs aimed at empowering parents to foster independent dental hygiene practices. To enhance the robustness and applicability of these findings, future research would benefit from a larger, more diverse sample size across multiple kindergartens, potentially employing a longitudinal design to observe developmental trends and establish stronger associations or even causal links between parenting styles and long-term independence in self-care.

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