Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Orang Tua dalam Pembentukan Karakter Religius pada Remaja di Bulurejo Diwek Jombang

Abstract

The development of religious character in adolescents is one of the family’s key responsibilities, particularly that of parents as the first and primary educators. However, there are still parents who do not fully understand their roles and responsibilities in educating their children and fostering their religious character. Some parents still believe that character education is the school’s responsibility, while the family’s role is primarily focused on meeting economic needs. This Community Service (PkM) activity aims to improve parents’ understanding and skills in carrying out their role in shaping the religious character of adolescents through training and mentoring activities. The activity was conducted in Bulurejo Hamlet, Bulurejo Village, Diwek Subdistrict, Jombang Regency, involving parents with teenage children. The implementation methods included initial observation, presentation of material, discussion, training, practice, and guidance for parents in applying religious character-building practices within the family environment. The results of the activities showed an increase in parents’ understanding of the importance of setting a good example, establishing a routine of worship, positive communication, and supervision of adolescents’ activities. Parents have begun to instill the habit of praying in congregation, reading the Qur’an, behaving politely, and building more intensive communication with their children. However, time constraints due to work commitments remain one of the obstacles to optimal supervision. It is hoped that these training and guidance activities will strengthen the family’s role in shaping adolescents’ religious character in a sustainable manner