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The aims of this study are (1) to determine the style of early childhood care for scavenger families in Sungguminasa Village, Somba Opu District, Gowa Regency. (2) To find out the application of aspects of early childhood care to scavenger families in Sungguminasa Village, Somba Opu District, Gowa Regency. This type of research is a qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The data sources in this study are 5 scavenger families who have children aged 2-6 years. The data collection technique used is in-depth interviews with interview and observation guide instruments. Data analysis techniques are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that in Sungguminasa Village, Somba Opu District, Gowa Regency, the scavengers who were researched were 5 families all using democratic parenting measured using 7 aspects of parenting, namely communication, discipline, relationship attachment, problem solving, emotional management, use of free time, and child monitoring. Parents provide opportunities for children not to depend on parents, children are taught to be independent, children are taught how to socialize properly when in the midst of society. The implication of this research is that parents of scavengers must be aware of applying parenting to their children from an early age because it has a great impact on their children for their future. Parents should often invite children to communicate and provide examples of good behavior for children. Although some people view someone who works as a scavenger as negative or has children whose behavior is less than commendable, it comes back to how the form of parenting is applied by their parents. Parents still have to be firm with their children in a positive and educational way.

 

Keywords: Early Childhood, Parenting Styles, Scavengers Family.

Early Childhood, Parenting Styles, Scavengers Family.