PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER PADA ANAK DALAM PENDEKATAN ISLAM DAN PSIKOLOGI

Abstract

This article discusses the children character building in Islamic and psychological approaches. Character or good morals of a child will not be materialized as such without going through the process of education. One way to improve the good character of children is to adapt the religious education from the early age. The author concludes that Islam and psychology perceive similar views and goals in comprehending the children character building. In carrying out the process of religious education for children in the family, the parents are required to use appropriate techniques and approaches that may affect personal development of the children in accordance with Islamic educational objective, namely developing the character and psychological aspects. One of the methods that should be applied is the religion. In Islamic religious education and theory of psychology, the important principles are thought, such as: creed, exemplar, discipline, guidance, law, discipline, reward and punishment, all which will produce true believers, observance and good character. The three aspects will consequently lead to the formation of good character, especially moral education.