The Role of Parents in Implementing Screen Time Restrictions on Children to Help Improve Social Development

Abstract

Technology has a significant influence on human life, including the lives of children. Behind the many positive impacts of technology, there are also negative impacts, one of which is that children's social development will be hampered. So, time limits, assistance, and parental direction are needed to provide screen time to children. The purpose of this research is to determine the role of parents in implementing screen time restrictions on children to help improve their social skills. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The data collection method used was a questionnaire. The questionnaire contains eight questions related to the role of parents in implementing screen time restrictions for children to help improve social skills. It is then distributed online to parents of early childhood children in one of the kindergartens in Megu Cilik. The data is analyzed using the Guttman scale and described. The research results show that of the 32 respondents, 90% of parents have an essential role in limiting screen time for children, which can help improve social development. Appropriate limitations on screen time and parental involvement in children's social activities are needed to increase children's social development. Abstract Technology has a significant impact on human life, including the lives of children. Behind the many positive impacts of technology, there are also negative impacts, one of which is that children's social development will be hampered. So, it is necessary to limit parents' time, assistance, and direction in giving screen time to children. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of parents in implementing screen time restrictions on children to help improve their social skills. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The data collection method used is a questionnaire. The questionnaire contains eight questions related to the role of parents in implementing screen time restrictions on children to help improve social skills, then distributed online to parents of early childhood in one of the kindergartens in Megu Cilik then the data is analyzed using a Guttman scale and described by Kariadinata, 2012; Ngafifi, 2014; Tatminingsih, 2017 in Munafiah., & Latif, 2022). The results showed that out of 32 respondents, 90% of parents have an essential role in limiting screen time in children, which can help improve social development. It is necessary to limit screen time appropriately and involve parents in children's social activities to improve children's social development.