Efforts to Strengthen Parenting Competency of Parents In Child Rearing at the Tunas Ceria Posyandu In Toyomarto Village, Singosari District, Malang Regency

Abstract

Parenting competency refers to the ability of parents encompassing knowledge, skills, and attitudes
in child-rearing. This study aims to (1) describe the understanding of parenting among parents of
students at Taman Posyandu Tunas Ceria, (2) describe the implementation process of the parenting
program by Taman Posyandu Tunas Ceria, and (3) describe the efforts to strengthen parenting
competencies undertaken by parents of students at Taman Posyandu Tunas Ceria. This research
employs a qualitative approach with a case study type. Data were collected through observation,
interviews, and document studies. The researcher analyzed the data through stages of data
reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data validity was ensured using source and
technique triangulation. The results indicate that (1) parents' understanding of parenting is at the
stage of extrapolating material application into their lives, (2) the implementation process of the
parenting program involves several stages including discussions between facilitators and parents,
facilitators studying the issues and finding speakers, and the parenting program being conducted
according to parents' learning needs, and (3) efforts to strengthen parenting competency include
self-learning, sharing with facilitators and other parents, and participating in the parenting program
activities organized by Taman Posyandu Tunas Ceria.