Parental Supervision Patterns in the Use of Smartphones for Early Children in Gampong Pinto Rimba, Trumon Timur, Aceh Selatan

Abstract

Smartphones have been widely used as communication tools, but concerns have arisen regarding their use among children. In the current era of globalization, the advancements in information media and technology have permeated nearly all levels of society. Children are the next generation of the nation and the foundation and hope of their parents. Consequently, researchers conducted a study aiming to understand the pattern of parental supervision in the early childhood smartphone usage in Gampong Pinto Rimba, East Trumon District, South Aceh Regency. This study employed a descriptive qualitative research method and involved five parents with children aged 3-6 years. The research was conducted in Gampong Pinto Rimba, East Trumon District, South Aceh Regency. Data collection was carried out through observations and interviews. The data analysis techniques included data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research and the discussions conducted by the researchers is regarding the pattern of parental supervision in the use of smartphones during early childhood. Based on the research findings, the following conclusions can be drawn regarding the pattern of parental supervision in early childhood smartphone usage in Gampong Pinto Rimba, East Trumon District, South Aceh Regency: parents accompany and supervise their children, establish time agreements, adjust smartphone screen locks, provide good modelling, privately monitor their children's smartphone usage, and implement specific rules for smartphone use by children