Involvement of Fathers in Parenting for Toddlers

Abstract

The involvement of fathers in parenting children under five influences social development, tactics, discipline, affection, care, and responsibility. The purpose of this research is to find out how much involvement of fathers is in the care of children under five. The research was conducted using qualitative research with a case study approach involving two fathers. Data were collected through observation and interviews, then analyzed thematically. The results of this study indicate that the involvement of fathers in the care of children aged under five, that the development of (1) social; looking after children and inviting children to play together and communicate interactively, (2) didactic; accompany the playing process and help learn two-way communication, (3) discipline; help children not to do dangerous things by reminding them and giving examples of good behavior and actions, (4) affection; help voice the child's wishes and opinions, as well as provide an understanding of good and bad, (5) caring; playing at home and easy to contact when the child is sick at work and (6) the responsibility to help by directing and providing examples of good behavior and actions.