Unfiltered globalization can lead to information and actions that are inconsistent with Pancasila and religious values. This is what triggers character degradation and violations of applicable norms. Therefore, character education is a strategic step in maintaining character, in this case the character of the child. In the process of teaching character education to children, it is necessary to have a harmonious relationship between parents and children. This study aims to determine the importance of character education from an early age as an effort to strengthen the character of the nation's next generation and to find out the types of parenting styles that can make the child's education process run well. The method used in this study is a literature review that examines relevant information. The results show that character education has great urgency in maintaining Pancasila and religious values ​​in the midst of the onslaught of global culture. In terms of parent-child interaction, democratic parenting is the most ideal parenting style to apply because it can support a harmonious relationship so that character education can run well for children.