MENANAMKAN NILAI KEJUJURAN SEJAK DINI : PERAN GURU DAN ORANG TUA

Abstract

Early childhood is considered a golden period of development, during which the

brain grows rapidly and children are highly receptive to values conveyed through

their environment. One of the essential character values that must be instilled at an

early age is honesty. Honesty serves as a fundamental basis for shaping children

into individuals with integrity and responsibility. In this context, the roles of both

teachers and parents are vital in the character-building process. Teachers act as

role models and educators who integrate the value of honesty into daily learning

activities at school, both directly through storytelling and educational games, and

indirectly through their own attitudes and behavior. Meanwhile, parents serve as the

primary figures at home, providing consistent and concrete examples of honest

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behavior in everyday life. Open communication, helping children understand the

consequences of dishonesty, and giving appreciation for honest behavior are key

strategies parents can apply in teaching their children. Furthermore, collaboration

between teachers and parents is crucial in creating a synergistic and consistent

educational environment, so that the value of honesty becomes a strong habit

embedded in the child's character. The main challenges in this process include

negative media influences, inconsistent behavior among adults, and a lack of

supervision in children's play environments. Therefore, a shared awareness and a

continuous, well-structured approach are needed to ensure that character

education—particularly the value of honesty—can be firmly rooted from early

childhood.