Kontribusi Anak Jalanan dalam Ekonomi Keluarga di Kelurahan Dwikora Kecamatan Siantar Barat Kota Pematang Siantar

Abstract

Currently, issues related to the child the more numerous and varied. The indication is the increasing number of abandoned children and orphans are not neglected, the empowerment of children who are not in place as employed on work time is outrageous and absurd salaries, etc.. While we all know that children's lives should be filled with play, learn, and merriment. So also with the problems of street children in urban areas is a matter that is considered normal by society, whereas it should be an unusual thing happened. Problems of street children is one of the effects of lack of awareness and social awareness in society about the condition of children. Problems discussed in this thesis was to see firsthand how the contribution of street children in the family economy as seen from the five indicators of condition Health, Housing Condition, Condition of Education, Condition of Income, and food conditions. The research was carried out at Village West Siantar City District Dwikora Siantar. The number of population in this study were street children, amounting to 20 people and instruments used were questionnaires. The research method used is descriptive method. These results are supported by interviews and field observations. Data obtained from this study are tabulated in a single table and then analyzed. Based on the results of research and data analysis, it is known that the contribution of Street Children in the Family Economy in the Village of West City Dwikora District Siantar Siantar is there. It can be seen from the five indicators of condition Health, Housing Condition, Condition of Education, Condition of Income, and food conditions.