Etika dan Moral Anak SD Zaman Now: Tanggung Jawab Siapa?

The question is, do we, as educators and parents,

care enough about our children's ethics and morals?

Wow, primitive, like the charm of the old world. Wow. Wow,

manners certainly haven't been found here.

This time, I'll invite you to reflect and discuss something

that teachers and parents often complain about: why

today's elementary school children seem to have a declining moral and ethical standard. We often hear

stories of children daring to defy teachers, speaking rudely to their friends, or

simply not caring if their friends are having difficulties.

They even often imitate adult behavior, such as dating and

so on. But is it purely their fault,

or is there something missing that we need to work on together?

Let's delve deeper.

Let's move on to the first point. What are ethics and morals?

Ethics and morals are two words that are often considered synonymous, but they are actually

different. Ethics are a person's behavioral guidelines

about how we should act in

society. For example, greeting teachers,

queuing for snacks, speaking politely, and many other examples.

Morals, on the other hand, are more personal. It's about our own values

about right and wrong, as believed by each individual.

For example, not cheating even if no one is

watching or apologizing because they feel

guilty. Elementary school children are actually

starting to develop their morals. And our job is to guide and

instill ethics so that those morals can grow

strong.

So, what has actually changed today?

Our children today are growing up in a very different world than 10 or

20 years ago. They grow up with gadgets instead of

in the field. They spend more time watching YouTube and TikTok

than listening to stories from their parents.

They are then exposed to content that often lacks

good manners or empathy.

Furthermore, many parents are busy with their jobs, and

schools focus more on academics than on character development

and the environment. Yes, the surrounding environment

is sometimes increasingly individualistic. So these children aren't

actually turning into delinquents. They are simply growing up without sufficient

guidance on values.

Teachers, teachers, or parents have surely experienced or encountered several

symptoms that indicate low ethics and morals in their children. For example,

children shout and respond in a high-pitched voice to teachers or parents

, tease friends who are different or have learning difficulties,

engage in bullying, refuse to share or cooperate with

friends, get angry easily if they don't get

their way, and many other symptoms.

Some may consider this normal, but if left unchecked, it will develop

a character lacking empathy and responsibility.

Ethics and morals cannot be taught simply through lectures or memorization.

What is needed is role modeling and consistency.

As teachers or parents, we can start from the beginning. Set

a direct example, speak politely, listen to children, and show respect,

whether it's valuing their opinions or what they do.

These are some things we can model directly.

I'm reminded of Albert Bandura's social learning theory.

This theory describes the process by which children learn

the values and customs of a social or cultural group.

This is through what's called social reproduction.

Social reproduction refers to imitation and modeling of

their behavior by the adults around them. So, adults do indeed

have a significant influence or role when it comes to children's behavior.

Therefore, a teacher is required to possess

personality competencies in carrying out their duties. For what? Well, so that a teacher

can be a role model for their students.

Yes, a teacher is a public figure. Furthermore, a teacher must also... The first step is

to develop or master pedagogical competencies

that will later be used to instill ethical and moral values

in the learning process. Second, build a culture

of reflection. For example, after class,

invite children to discuss and ask questions about what actions were considered

good or what needs improvement. This reflection

is crucial for their personality development.

By reflecting, a child can increase

self-awareness and reinforce positive values.

Third, praise good behavior.

It's not just about good grades; appreciation can take many forms.

It can be praise, service, or even goods, if necessary.

Fourth, create rules that truly educate. This brings me

back to about 20 years ago. Chalk flying, erasers landing on

heads, rulers in hands. But that's not the point. In today's era,

education systems no longer require such pressure. We only need

to establish rules that will have a lasting impact. For example, about rules

of habit. Coming to class early, cleaning the classroom in the morning.

Greeting elders and so on

can be a habit for students.

Fifth, involve the family in character development.

School and home must be in harmony. Don't let teachers teach good

manners, but at home children learn stubbornness from

everyday shows or conversations. It's important to emphasize that

educating children isn't solely the teacher's responsibility, but also the parents'.

The parental mindset that schools are magical places that can

instantly transform children into smart and virtuous children

should be eliminated. In other words, there must be synergy between both teachers

and parents. Child development must be discussed thoroughly between teachers and

parents, not just during report card distribution, once a semester

. So, character education... Now, we return to

character education. So, it's not a short-term project, actually.

It's a long-term investment whose results will only be reaped

years later. But if we don't start now

, when will we? Friends, our children are like

a reflection of the environment in which they grow up.

If today we feel that ethical and moral values are fading, perhaps

it's time to ask ourselves what we've instilled in them in

their daily lives. Remember, children are powerful photocopiers.

Children learn not only from words,

but also from actions, from what they see every day.

Let's start with ourselves. Be educators who not only teach knowledge,

but also instill values. Because educating isn't just about

completing work. Leaving in the morning, coming home in the evening, and

getting paid tomorrow—there's a moral responsibility there.

If you're a teacher, continue to be a role model in the classroom.

And if you're a parent, be the first example at home.

And if you're a student teacher, prepare yourself now.

Thank you for watching until the end. Please write in the comments what

the biggest challenges you face in instilling ethics and morals in

the nation's children today are. See you in the next video. And keep up the spirit

of educating with your heart.