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Experts often call the digital era the multiscreen era, which offers various conveniences in

accessing information, causing people to experience culture shock and find it difficult to extract

meaning from every scattered information (Budiantoro, 2017). The impact of this digital era has led

to a change in mindset toward individual, social, and community views (Apaydin & Kaya, 2020). The

digital era is characterized by dynamics that are fast-paced and changing (vitality), full of uncertainty,

complicated (complexity), and confusing (Prasanti, 2016). Generation Alpha is very familiar with

al., 2020).

Purnama, 2018) from millennial parents. The millennial generation, known as the millennial

generation, is often referred to as Generation Y, also familiarly referred to as the me generation or eco

boomers. According to some experts, it is said, that generation Y was born in 1980-1890 or early

2000, and so on (Widodo & Rofiqoh, 2020). Based on data from the Indonesian Internet Service

Providers Association in 2018 shows that 91% of Indonesian millennials have dominated the Internet

and spend much time accessing the Internet around 4-6 hours a day via desktop and mobile phones

(Widodo & Rofiqoh, 2020).

Along with the rapid development of increasingly sophisticated technology, the Alpha

generation depends on technology. Dependence on this technology impacts Generation Alpha, both

(Purnama, 2018; Ramadlani & Wibisono, 2017). Some phenomena occur due to the negative influence of

other technologies as the KPAI report on Kompas.com said that most children have been exposed to

pornography through online games; 22% of Indonesian children watch porn; The phenomenon of

market by injuring their own hands among elementary school-age children due to being affected by

TikTok content. Similarly (Kurnia & Edwar, 2021) conveyed that the negative impacts in the

technological era include individuals becoming too lazy to socialize physically, increased fraud as

cybercrime Cyber Bullying, rapidly growing harmful content, slander as well as widespread

defamation keep the close away neglect of duties as well as work; wasting time on useless things;

decreased learning achievement and also one's ability to work.

Facing the negative impacts of the digital era on Generation Alpha, the role of parents is very

This research uses qualitative methods of literature review. It is said to be a literature review

because literature data is fixed and ready to use in collecting data by studying, reading, recording, and

processing research materials that are directly related to texts or manuscripts. According to (Zed,

2008), Library data is not original primary data but is categorized as secondary data. This is because

The data collection technique carried out in this study is a documentation study from various

content analysis techniques from several theories in books and scientific journals regarding the role

of parents in shaping the character of the Alpha generation of elementary school age in the digital era.

As Weber (Dewi et al., 2020) explains, content analysis is a study that uses a set of procedures to

obtain valid conclusions from a book or document. Furthermore, the results of the content analysis

were concluded in accordance with the research objectives.

Duties and roles of parents

Children are trusts and treasures entrusted by God to parents to be cared for and guarded so

much influence the role of parents is. This is in line with a hadith which means "no human child is

born except in a state of fitrah. It is his parents who will make the child a Jew, a Christian or a Magi"

(HN. Bukhori Muslim). This hadith can be understood that parents are a significant factor in forming

a child's character.

The basic foundation of parents' role in shaping children's character is found in the words of

God, "O believers! Preserve yourselves and your families from the fires of hell whose fuel is man and

stone (Q.S.at-Tahrim verse 6). This verse commands the believer (parent) to take care of himself and

his family, consisting of children, wives, and anyone in the family, to obey Allah and avoid all acts of

disobedience to save the world and the Hereafter(A’yuni et al., 2023).

Nasution, (2019) explained the main functions of the family, including: (1). Maintaining the

of children develops Fitrah; (3). Create a safe and quiet environment and nurture them in an

affectionate, gentle, and loving environment. Maslow (Abdurrahman, 2020; Sada, 2017; Trivedi & Mehta,

2019) explains that every child needs the fulfillment of basic human needs, namely psychological

needs, including the needs of security, love, and compassion, appreciation, a sense of freedom, and

self-actualization; (4). Provide information about the education and culture of the community around

the house, such as language, customs, and social norms, so that they can prepare themselves for

community life later.

Almighty. As in the hadith, it is said, "Verily I was sent to perfect good morals" (HN. Bukhari). This

the gate to success. A Muslim figure who has long been involved in character is Imam al-Ghazali

through his famous book, "Ihya 'Ulumiddin, " poured into several volumes. The Western figure who

is in the field of character is Thomas Lickona through the books he wrote. Books critical to his ideas

about character include; 'The Return of Character Education' and the second book titled 'Educating

for Character: How Our School Can Teach Respect and Responsibility”.

Imam Al-Ghazali defines character as closer to ahklak, namely human spontaneity in acting or

doing actions that have been integrated into humans so that when they appear, there is no need to

think about it anymore(Tohidi, 2017; Wardanik et al., 2021). Lickona defines character as a profound

disposition that can be relied upon to respond to situations in a morally good way (Hikmasari et al.,

and manifested in behavior, where the behavior that arises is spontaneous without thinking about it

first. The formation of character is a relatively long process, but it can be started in the womb, even

far from it, since looking for a life partner by looking at the elements of seeds, weights, and weights of

prospective parents. If the selection of prospective parents is done well, then these parents will give

birth to good children as well. The primary advice in Islam for the selection of prospective parents is

religion. A good religion will give birth to a good character narrative; at most, minor children born

are easily directed and quickly formed in character. This is in line with an opinion(Saman & Hidayati,

2023) that in Islamic parenting, choosing a partner is the first step in the parenting process. Parents

should be able to educate their children, especially in terms of the use of electronic media. Parents

play an essential role in the education of their children.

Primary School Age Children

The Alpha generation, born after 2010, is composed of elementary school-age children. This

generation has unique characteristics in terms of developmental stage, which can be seen from

several aspects: cognitive, social and emotional, moral, physical, motor, and language.

According to Piaget, in terms of cognitive development, elementary school children are at a

concrete operational stage. Psychosocially, according to Erikson, elementary school children are at

the industry versus inferiority stage. According to Piaget, children aged 7 to 10 are transitional

children to realize their cognitive abilities to determine appropriate methods for learning and solving

Regarding language, experts explain that elementary school-age children have mastered about

50,000 to 80,000 words. These words are obtained by children from their environment, both at home,

school, and surrounding environments. Language acquisition at elementary school takes place

quickly because, at this time, the development of children's brain function has developed rapidly so

that children are more able to acquire language. In general, elementary school children have been

able to be good listeners, listen to the stories they hear, and express them again in a logical order and

arrangement (Dewi et al., 2020).

The role of parents in shaping the character of the alpha generation of elementary school age

accordance with the demands of the times. (Purnama, 2018) Conveying educating children in digital

ERAH, parents need to pay attention to the following things; : (1) follow the development of

technology, information, and communication, so that parents have provisions and can guide children

to interact with the internet intelligently and healthily; (2) teach children to socialize, so that their

social-emotional development can be well developed; (3) participate in training and developing the

physical-motor aspects of children; (4) also equip children with religious and moral values; (5)

educating children not to be dependent on technology; and (6) play a maximum role as a discussion

partner, a place to ask questions and a place to pour out affection for children.

Results of research conducted by the British Internet Matters organization (d o s Rei s ,

physical development, social development, brain development, and delayed language development in

children (Citta, 2023). Another impact of technology is that children experience dependence and

addiction which results in laziness of children in activities, disruption of physical health, and

increasingly reduced learning concentration (Jalilah, 2022).

Based on the various negative impacts of technology development on the development of

children's character, the role of parents at home includes; (1) the need to teach children to access

various information through the internet correctly and be able to communicate civilly (Widhiyanto &

social; (5) invite children to exercise or play that can develop children's physical motor.

era for the alpha generation is to fortify children's faith by instilling strong aqidah and charity. Aqidah

and morals are the foundation of living life. Having a strong aqidah and morals will make forming and

developing children's character easier. The strengthening of aqidah and morals in children has been

exemplified by Luqman as stated in the Qur'an Surah Luqman verse 13, which means;

"And (remember) when Luqman said to his son when he taught him a lesson: 'O my son, do not

fellowship with Allah.' Indeed, fellowshipping (Allah) is truly a great tyranny." (QS. Luqman:13).

Based on the above verse, it can be understood that one of the reinforcements of aqidah is to

teach children not to fellowship with Allah because it is a very big sin. In addition to directing children

not to shirk to Allah, it also brings children closer to the Quran. Where the Quran is a guide to human

9 explains what it means: "And fear God, those who, if they leave behind them, weak children, whom

they fear for their (welfare). Therefore, let them speak the right words"

Based on the above verse, it can be understood that parents need to prepare their children as

the next generation as well as possible, both from their aqidah and ahklak, to face an era that is much

more complex than the previous or current era.

Generation Alpha is a millennial generation who is currently in elementary school. They were

born between 2010 and above. Generation Alpha is known as the generation most familiar with the

internet and digital technology, and the generation claimed to be the smartest compared to previous

through the internet correctly and be able to communicate civilly; (2) control or supervise the

impressions accessed by the child; (3) limit the duration of time children play mobile phones; (4)

invite children to play in open spaces to develop socially; (5) invite children to exercise or play that

can develop children's physical motor. In addition to the role liminal performed above, parents also

need to fortify children with strong aqidah and ahklak and bring children closer to the Quran so that

children's characters are easily developed and formed.

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