Patterns of childcare in industrial families
Rully Khairul Anwar (a*), Elnovani Lusiana (a), M. Taufik Rahman (b)
a) Faculty of Communication Science. Padjadjaran University, Jl. Raya Bandung-Sumedang Km.21 Jatinangor Sumedang, 45363
*rully.khairul[at]unpad.ac.id
b) Faculty of Social and Political Sciences. UIN Sunan Gunung Djati, A.H. Nasution No. 105, Cipadung, Cibiru, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40614
Abstract
This study explores the conditions of families in the suburbs of Bandung in caring for their children while they work in factories. This study uses a qualitative approach to get the natural state of society. This study also uses family integration theory because the theory can direct researchers to industrial societies that can have a significant impact on family conditions and suburban communities. This study found that to carry out their economic functions, mothers in the family worked to the factory. For this reason, their children are entrusted to their neighbors and schools that indirectly reduced their intimate with their families. Families in the suburbs do many conditions like this so that it conflicts with traditional patterns of childcare. For the sake of child development, some people suggest holding childcare institutions rather than just being entrusted individually to other families.
Keywords: Childcare; Industrial Families; Factory
Topic: Urban Development and Resilient Community