Cultural parenting on indigenous young children of Flores, Indonesia: qualitative explorative research

Abstract

Every parent in their culture has different parenting practices, according to the values and beliefs adopted. Cultural parenting is vital in indigenous communities and determines the outcome of a child’s development. This research aims to determine how cultural values influence child-rearing practices, particularly in Nagekeo, Flores, Indonesia. This study employed a qualitative explorative approach using an ethnography design involving direct interactions, which allowed the researcher to generate authentic data. Participants, included cultural leaders, community leaders, and parents of young children. Data were collected through interviews and observations, and a thematic analysis was used to formulate the findings. The study results show that the people of Flores still adhere to several cultural values of parenting and traditions in the parenting process. Values such as Mesu Re’e (love), Papa (honesty), and Pawe (role model) are considered essential for preservation and instillation in the family environment.

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