THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE GOVERNMENT, PARENTS AND TEACHERS IN PROVIDING SPECIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD 0-7 YEARS OLD AT SLB C BUDI ASIH WONOSOBO

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of uninvolved parenting and its impact on smoking behavior in a six-year-old child, as well as the social and cultural factors that strengthen the relationship between parenting patterns and early smoking behavior. This research used a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation involving parents, family members, teachers, and the child. Data validity was ensured through source triangulation, technique triangulation, and member checking. Data analysis employed the Miles and Huberman model, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that uninvolved parenting is characterized by low parental attention, supervision, communication, and emotional involvement. Parents mainly focused on fulfilling children’s physical needs, while behavioral guidance and emotional support were limited. As a result, the child spent more time outside the home and was easily influenced by the surrounding environment. Smoking behavior emerged through imitation of adults who smoked openly within the family and community environment. The study also found impacts on the child’s concentration, learning process, self-regulation, and physical growth. In addition, social and cultural environments that normalized smoking behavior strengthened the child’s perception that smoking was acceptable. Uninvolved parenting contributes to the emergence of smoking behavior in early childhood due to limited supervision, weak communication, and strong environmental influences.