MENANAMKAN NILAI KEJUJURAN SEJAK DINI : PERAN GURU DAN ORANG TUA

Abstract

Early childhood is considered a golden period of development, during which the brain grows rapidly and children are highly receptive to values conveyed through their environment. One of the essential character values that must be instilled at an early age is honesty. Honesty serves as a fundamental basis for shaping children into individuals with integrity and responsibility. In this context, the roles of both teachers and parents are vital in the character-building process. Teachers act as role models and educators who integrate the value of honesty into daily learning activities at school, both directly through storytelling and educational games, and indirectly through their own attitudes and behavior. Meanwhile, parents serve as the primary figures at home, providing consistent and concrete examples of honest 2 behavior in everyday life. Open communication, helping children understand the consequences of dishonesty, and giving appreciation for honest behavior are key strategies parents can apply in teaching their children. Furthermore, collaboration between teachers and parents is crucial in creating a synergistic and consistent educational environment, so that the value of honesty becomes a strong habit embedded in the child's character. The main challenges in this process include negative media influences, inconsistent behavior among adults, and a lack of supervision in children's play environments. Therefore, a shared awareness and a continuous, well-structured approach are needed to ensure that character education—particularly the value of honesty—can be firmly rooted from early childhood.