THE ROLE OF FATHER^S PARENTING IN THE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN Ayu Anggeraini, Hani Yulindrasari, Mubiar Agustin
Educational Psychology Program
UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA
Abstract
This research aimed to analyze the role of fathers parenting in the development of children^s language skill at low grade primary school. The ability in language evolved since the baby with the support from parents at home. Barriers in language can affect children^s social interaction. For this reason, developing communication skills in children is very important. Father and mother have an important role in developing language skill. Unfortunately, the discussion about role of father in parenting are still very minimal. The article is going to discuss about the role of parenting father at children aged School Elementary based analysis of the literature that there are both from Indonesia and foreign. Based on the results of literature studies obtained that fathers are often portrayed as family leaders. The role of fathers nurture framed in the discourse of the leader of the family and the role modes. Father as leader of the family plays a role in supporting the development of language for children by giving examples directly in the use of language, so that the child gets more to learn languages. In addition to the development of the language, caring father give positive effect for the children in preparing another social skills.
Keywords: : Fathers Parenting, Development Languages, Children Elementary School.
