The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture emphasized that fathers have an essential role in becoming role models for their children and supporting children’s growth.
“National Father’s Day which is commemorated every November 12 has reminded the importance of fathers’ role in supporting the growth of children,” the ministry’s Acting Deputy for the Improvement of Education Quality and Religious Moderation Aris Darmansyah Edisaputra said on Saturday.
He explained that fathers are role models for their family members.
“For that reason, the role of fathers is very significant, including in building children’s characters and supporting religious education for children so that their children can grow as excellent and quality generation,” he said.
Edisaputra noted that National Father’s Day is the right momentum to improve the role of fathers, especially in supporting their children’s education.
“For example, fathers can take the time to assist their children when doing homework,” he said.
He also highlighted that families play key roles in building children’s characters.
“Therefore, the role of fathers and mothers are significant in supporting the realization of a quality golden generation,” he remarked.
Academician from Jenderal Soedirman University Wisnu Widjanarko stated that fathers have a significant role as role models in health protocol implementation for their family members to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In addition, fathers also have a role in giving emotional support to their children in facing the current situation, he added.
“During the pandemic, fathers have a role in inspiring their families to maintain health protocols and giving emotional support to children so that they are not anxious and tired in facing the current situation,” he explained.
Widjanarko, who is a lecturer for Family Communication and Communication Psychology, added that the way fathers can do as role models is to spend time interacting and exchanging stories with their families, including discussing the importance of health protocols.
Source: Antara News