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The family is the first and foremost educational environment because humans for the first time get education in this environment before they know other environments. In addition, humans experience an educational process from birth and even in the womb. the roles and functions that need to be carried out by each family member, especially the roles and functions related to the educational activities that take place in it. Education that occurs in the family environment takes place naturally and naturally, there are no binding rules, because it is called informal education. This does not mean that the position of the family as an educational institution is less important. It needs to be remembered that in general every child is born and then raised early in the family environment. So it is called the primary educational environment for children, because the success of children's education in the family when the child is still at an early age or also called the golden age will greatly affect the success of education during the next child's development.
Every family has their own way of caring for children, this provides a varied experience for the children of each parent. and each parent is also different in interacting with their children. This provides variety in the experience of parent-child interaction and also fosters the understanding that each parent is a separate and distinct individual.
For example, we can consider the role of a father as head of the family, whose job is to educate his children about the principles, code of ethics, and basic values that must be followed and must be upheld firmly in the family environment.
A mother must understand that each age level of the child's life has a special character and a special way to educate him. Mothers must recognize the various specificities of their children. Mothers have the greatest role in children's education. Because, a mother will take care of her child every day. Mothers also know more about the daily activities of their children.
As a good friend to children, fathers also find it easier to guide their children when they feel sad or uncomfortable with their surroundings.
Treatment and education of parents to children at an early age will be seen when the child starts to grow up. Therefore, it is very important for parents to understand related children's education. because the family is the primary environment and the first in education. while father and mother are the teachers.