Parenting Patterns in Interfaith Families: A Child Rights Protection Perspective (Case Study in Serui City, Papua Province)

Mutiara Anggraini Anggraini; Rohmawati

doi:10.70062/incoils.v5i1.532

Authors

Mutiara Anggraini Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung
Rohmawati UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70062/incoils.v5i1.532

Keywords:

Parenting, Interfaith Families, Child Rights Protection

Abstract

This study aims to analyze child-rearing patterns in interfaith families in Serui City, Papua Province, and their compatibility with the principles of child rights protection in Islam. The multicultural city of Serui is the setting for interfaith marriages that have an impact on child-rearing practices and religious education. The research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method on four interfaith families through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results show that most families apply a democratic parenting style, characterized by open communication, giving children space to make choices, especially in religious matters, and balanced emotional support from both parents. In this style, mothers play a dominant role in children's moral and religious education, while fathers act as guides and supporters of discipline. Another family applied a permissive parenting style with minimal supervision and a lack of rules, resulting in children experiencing limited spiritual and moral guidance. In the context of protecting children's rights in Islam, all families fulfilled the basic rights of children, including the rights to life, development, protection, sustenance, education, and affection. However, in families with a permissive parenting style, the fulfillment of religious education rights was not optimal due to a lack of guidance and firmness in religious practices.

Author Biographies

Mutiara Anggraini, Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung

This study aims to analyze child-rearing patterns in interfaith families in Serui City, Papua Province, and their compatibility with the principles of child rights protection in Islam. The multicultural city of Serui is the setting for interfaith marriages that have an impact on child-rearing practices and religious education. The research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method on four interfaith families through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results show that most families apply a democratic parenting style, characterized by open communication, giving children space to make choices, especially in religious matters, and balanced emotional support from both parents. In this style, mothers play a dominant role in children's moral and religious education, while fathers act as guides and supporters of discipline. Another family applied a permissive parenting style with minimal supervision and a lack of rules, resulting in children experiencing limited spiritual and moral guidance. In the context of protecting children's rights in Islam, all families fulfilled the basic rights of children, including the rights to life, development, protection, sustenance, education, and affection. However, in families with a permissive parenting style, the fulfillment of religious education rights was not optimal due to a lack of guidance and firmness in religious practices.

Rohmawati, UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung

This study aims to analyze child-rearing patterns in interfaith families in Serui City, Papua Province, and their compatibility with the principles of child rights protection in Islam. The multicultural city of Serui is the setting for interfaith marriages that have an impact on child-rearing practices and religious education. The research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method on four interfaith families through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results show that most families apply a democratic parenting style, characterized by open communication, giving children space to make choices, especially in religious matters, and balanced emotional support from both parents. In this style, mothers play a dominant role in children's moral and religious education, while fathers act as guides and supporters of discipline. Another family applied a permissive parenting style with minimal supervision and a lack of rules, resulting in children experiencing limited spiritual and moral guidance. In the context of protecting children's rights in Islam, all families fulfilled the basic rights of children, including the rights to life, development, protection, sustenance, education, and affection. However, in families with a permissive parenting style, the fulfillment of religious education rights was not optimal due to a lack of guidance and firmness in religious practices.