Penguatan Peran Orang Tua dalam Pengawasan Penggunaan Gadget dan Manajemen Waktu di Desa Dawung Karanganyar
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ABSTRACT
The uncontrolled use of gadgets by children has become a serious challenge for parents, especially in managing time and monitoring technology usage at home. This community service program aims to strengthen the role of parents in Dawung Village, Matesih District, Karanganyar Regency, in supervising gadget use and improving children’s time management skills. This activity was conducted through socialization, education, and training in gadget monitoring technology applications. The program involved around 80 participants who were given a pre-test, material socialization, and a post-test to measure changes in understanding. The results showed a significant increase in parents' understanding of the importance of time management and gadget monitoring, with an average post-test improvement of 40%. Parents also adopted the introduced monitoring technology applications to facilitate digital oversight for their children. Additionally, active participation in group discussions helped strengthen social support and improved parents' practical skills in monitoring their children's gadget use. Challenges in maintaining consistent monitoring were addressed by recommending follow-up activities, such as online discussions and additional training. This program effectively improved parents' understanding and skills in managing children’s gadget use wisely. With this knowledge, parents are expected to guide their children toward positive and responsible technology use in everyday life.
Keywords: Gadget monitoring, time management, parental role learning
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Penggunaan gadget yang tidak terkontrol pada anak-anak menjadi tantangan serius bagi orang tua, terutama dalam mengelola manajemen waktu dan pengawasan penggunaan teknologi di rumah. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat peran orang tua di Desa Dawung, Kecamatan Matesih, Kabupaten Karanganyar, dalam mengawasi penggunaan gadget dan meningkatkan keterampilan manajemen waktu pada anak-anak. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan metode sosialisasi, edukasi, dan pelatihan aplikasi teknologi pengawasan gadget. Program ini melibatkan sekitar 80 peserta yang diberikan pre-test, sosialisasi materi, serta post-test untuk mengukur perubahan pemahaman. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pemahaman orang tua terhadap pentingnya manajemen waktu dan pengawasan penggunaan gadget, dengan peningkatan rata-rata hasil post-test sebesar 40%. Orang tua juga mengadopsi aplikasi teknologi yang diajarkan untuk memudahkan pengawasan digital pada anak. Selain itu, partisipasi aktif dalam diskusi kelompok membantu memperkuat dukungan sosial dan meningkatkan keterampilan praktis orang tua dalam mengawasi gadget anak. Kendala dalam konsistensi penerapan pengawasan disikapi dengan merekomendasikan tindak lanjut berupa diskusi daring dan pelatihan tambahan. Program ini berhasil meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan orang tua dalam mengelola penggunaan gadget oleh anak-anak secara bijak. Dengan pengetahuan ini, diharapkan orang tua dapat membimbing anak-anak mereka menuju penggunaan teknologi yang positif dan bertanggung jawab dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
Kata Kunci: Pengawasan gadget, manajemen waktu, peran orang tua
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