Pola Pengasuhan Otoriter dalam Perspektif Pendidikan Islam dan Dampaknya terhadap Karakter Anak Usia Dini di Medan Area

Abstract

This study aims to examine the application of authoritarian parenting styles in Muslim families towards early childhood from an Islamic educational perspective and its impact on character formation. The 0–6 age period is a crucial phase for the development of children's personality, morals, and socio-emotional skills. This study was conducted on Jalan Seto, Medan District, using a qualitative method with a case study approach. Participants consisted of five Muslim parents with children aged 4–6 years old selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations and then analyzed using an interactive model that includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was maintained through source triangulation, member checks, and audit trails to ensure transparency and credibility of the findings. The results show that authoritarian parenting styles are characterized by dominant parental control, one-way communication, and a lack of respect for children, which negatively impacts self-confidence, independence, and the internalization of noble morals. These findings confirm that authoritarian parenting styles have the potential to hinder the development of children's natural instincts and contradict Islamic educational values ​​that emphasize compassion, role models, and dialogue. This study recommends the implementation of a more balanced and humanistic democratic parenting pattern, as well as strengthening the synergy between parents and PIAUD teachers to support the formation of Islamic character at an early age