Parents' Democratic Parenting in Developing the Moral Intelligence of Children Aged 6-12 Years at Santo Yosep Delitua Parish

Abstract

The aim of this research is to understand how parents' democratic parenting in developing the moral intelligence of children aged 6-12 years at Santo Yosep Delitua Parish. This study used descriptive qualitative method. This research is conducted at Santo Yosep Delitua Parish, from February to April 2023. The research subjects are selected by purposive sampling. In this study, there are 15 informants consisting of parents and children aged 6-12 who are the research subjects. Data collection techniques are carried out by observing and continuing with interviews with research informants. The data analysis process includes three main stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and research conclusions. The results of the study show that parents' democratic parenting in developing the moral intelligence of children aged 6-12 years has been applied by parents at Santo Yosep Delitua Parish. The development of children's moral intelligence consisting of empathy, conscience, self-control, respect, kindness, tolerance, and fairness at Santo Yosep Delitua Parish has not been fully seen because they are still unable to be fair and unable to control themselves.