Etnoparenting

Abstract

The study of cultural transformation in the family raises an interesting issue to research given that some cultures have a tendency to disappear because they are no longer used by native speakers. This article is the result of research that examines the maintenance of Sundanese culture through parenting in the family. Specifically, this research was conducted with the aim of describing and analysing; the perception of parents in young families on Sundanese culture; the process of implementing Sundanese culture by parents in everyday life; and difficulties faced by parents in implementing Sundanese culture towards children. Data were collected using observation, interviews and focus group discussions with experts in the field of Sundanese culture. Research was conducted on young Sundanese families in Bandung area who have the challenge of maintaining Sundanese culture as part of education in the family. The results found that; Sundanese young families have the view that Sundanese culture and language have positive values that must be maintained and applied in daily upbringing; the positive cultural value carried out in Sundanese young families is carried out through the process; modelling, habituation, development and appreciation; Some of the challenges faced by Sundanese young families in doing Sundanese culture-based parenting, among others; the assumption that Sundanese language and culture as a traditional, colloquial, and outdated culture, the use of Sundanese language makes it difficult to teach the language to children, tends to be rigid, and not egalitarian, and the use of Sundanese language in friendship and school environments has been reduced.