“reinforcing good behavior in children, usually
through good behavior from parents, being an
example and enforcing discipline. What has been
agreed upon with the child must be carried out. Not
making promises that cannot be carried out and not
delivering something that cannot be realized." In line
with that, informants from Padang said that "The
formation of children's morals requires parental
consistency. Once an act is declared wrong, then the
act must continue to be realized as wrong. If there is
no consistency, not only is the effort to form morals
threatened to fail, but the child will also be confused
and have no clear direction." This is also different
from each region that was used as a research location,
such as informants from Makassar and Surabaya who
both said that "their families provide reinforcement of
children's morality, preceded by the application of
discipline to children's behavior. In addition, we are
also an example for children, doing it first before
asking children to do it. When we ask children to
pray, we have shown them the clothes for prayer, so
that it can be done in congregation" in line with that,
one informant in Jakarta said that "from his
experience seeing homeschooling families in other
areas, he wanted to follow in those footsteps and later
his children would have strong characters."
One concrete example of a strategy for integrating
home education with the local community is through
community-based learning group programs. For
example, families can join a local community that
provides additional classes or educational activities,
such as reading together at the village library or skills
workshops. In this program, parents and children can
learn together, share knowledge, and access resources
that may not be available at home. In addition, the
community can involve local experts, such as
teachers or professionals, to provide direct guidance,
thereby strengthening the quality of education at
home. This strategy also strengthens social
relationships between community members, creating
a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
In the context of home education, parents have an
important role in instilling an understanding of
climate change, efficient use of resources, and the
importance of protecting the environment through
practical daily activities. A study by (Acevedo, 2019)
shows that learning based on hands-on experiences-
such as gardening, recycling or keeping the home
environment clean-helps children understand the
direct impact of their actions on the environment. An
informant from Makassar stated, “Our children take
care of the plants in our backyard, from sowing the
seeds to taking care of them. They get to know how
the plants grow, and learn patience in taking care of
them.” Such practices allow children to learn that
nature needs attention and care, which in turn
promotes their awareness of the importance of
environmental sustainability.
Socioeconomic status influences a family's ability
to implement effective home education because it is
related to access to resources, time, and the level of
parental education. Families with higher
socioeconomic status tend to have better access to
educational facilities, learning materials, and
environments that support child development. In
contrast, families with lower socioeconomic status
may face time constraints due to work or lack of
knowledge about effective educational methods.
According to Coleman (1966), family resources,
including educational level and
In addition to providing a relevant knowledge
base, home education also contributes to the
formation of children's characters who are
responsible and empathetic towards their social
environment. (Anderson & Strecker, 2012)
emphasizes that when children understand the
importance of sustainable development, they will be
better equipped to be part of the solution in society,
helping to create a better future. In an interview, a
mother from Surabaya shared how she and her
husband try to instill the values of responsibility and
empathy through daily activities at home. “We teach
them not to take more than they need, whether it's
food or other items. Small things like this can build a
wiser life habit,” she explains. This method has
proven effective in shaping children who are caring,
sensitive and have a high sense of responsibility
towards their environment.In terms of education
equity, home education is also a means of supporting
equal access to education, especially for families in
remote areas or those with physical and social
limitations. (Rushton & Larkin, 2001) notes that
home education allows children to learn in an
environment more suited to their own needs and
rhythms, so they can learn more optimally. Some
families in rural areas interviewed revealed that home
education is a solution to the limited educational
facilities around them. A father from Padang
explained that his children can study in peace without
having to travel far every day to attend school. “We
provide materials from the internet and books that we
have at home, and the children can still learn even
though they are far from school facilities,” he said.
This approach helps to reduce inequality in access to
education, giving every child the opportunity to grow
and learn in a more purposeful and personalized way.
Home education also encourages the active
involvement of parents and community members in