Peran Orang Tua Terhadap Anak Putus Sekolah Di Desa Lawe Desky Kecamatan Babul Makmur Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara

Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of parents in the educational lives of school dropout children in Lawe Desky village, Babul Makmur Sub-district, Aceh Tenggara Regency. The number of school dropouts in this villige is relatively high compared to neighboring villige and has contributed to the emergence of risky social behavior among children. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study method. The informants consist of school dropout childen, parents, teachers, village officials, and school reprensentatives. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, including data reduction, data disply, and conclision drawing. The findings indicate that parents‟ roles in supporting children‟s education have not been optimally fulfilled. Parents tend to provide limited attention, supervision, and learning motivation. Education is often viewed as a secondary need, particularly under economic constraintas. Additionally, parents‟ low education as a fundamental right of children. Poor communication and lack of parental guidance result in decreased motivation to attend school, leading children to drop out. The study concludes that weak parental involvement is a key factor contributing to school dropout cases in Lawe Desky Village. Therefore, increased parental awareness, active involvement, and support from government and social institutions are necessary to reduce school dropout rates.