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June 29 is celebrated as National Family Day. You need to know that the family has an important role or function in a child’s growth and development. Because the family is the first place where children get their physical and spiritual needs.
To achieve a harmonious and prosperous family, there are 8 main family functions that must be fulfilled, what are they?
The function of the family for welfare
The family is the smallest unit in social life. Having a prosperous and harmonious family is important to realize.
These family functions are all included in the principles of asah, love and nurturing which aim for a harmonious and prosperous life. The 8 family functions include:
1. Religious function
Religion is the pillar of life. The family is the first place a child gets religious education. It is important for families to teach their family members religious values towards God Almighty.
On the other hand, the family must also be a good role model in terms of worship and behavior towards a child. Not only that, it is also important to teach tolerance towards other religions.
2. Sociocultural function
One of the most important ways for parents or families is to educate their children to be good people. Learning is not just one way. Therefore, the family must be a good example in acting or speaking well.
The socio-cultural function also has a role in equipping family members in terms of interacting or adapting in the community environment.
“By having cultural values, a person will always have guidance in their attitude and behavior. Every action taken will always be directed and in accordance with applicable customs,” said University of Indonesia Demography Institute Researcher, Rihlah Romdoniah.
3. Function of love
Love and affection are children’s needs that must be provided by parents. This function can be realized by providing as much love and attention as possible to family members.
Love and affection that are fulfilled in the family can create strong inner bonds between family members.
4. Protection function
Furthermore, the family becomes a place to provide protection for family members.
Quoted from the Central Kalimantan National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) page, the protection function emphasizes that the family is the main protector in providing truth, role models, and is a shelter for children and their family members.
5. Reproductive function
Having children with full planning, agreeing on birth spacing are several reproductive functions. Apart from that, families, especially parents, can also provide sexual education to children from an early age.
This is intended so that children do not take the wrong steps in responding to matters related to sexuality.
6. Socialization and educational function
To create a prosperous family, education in the family must also be one of the main priorities. Education is instilled in the family as a form of preparation for the future.
The education that is imparted is not only aimed at making people smart, but also at forming the character of family members who are good and have noble morals. Therefore, it is important for families to teach polite socialization to their family members.
7. Economic function
Family is a place to foster and instill financial values. Not only that, the economic function in the family is also included in financial planning to ensure that needs are always met in order to create a prosperous family.
8. Environmental function
Family is the first place for children to learn to interact or adapt. It is not only formal education that is important to teach, but education about the surrounding environment is also important to teach children from an early age.
According to Rihlah, by carrying out the environmental development function, families can create the best environment for future generations. Not only that, it is also important to teach children about the importance of family harmony.
That is some information about the 8 functions of the family. Implementing these 8 family functions is a way to create a harmonious and prosperous family. Happy National Family Day!