Building Children's Morals Through the Role of Parents Towards a Bright Future

Abstract

The formation of children’s morality (akhlaq) is a fundamental issue in Islamic education that has become increasingly relevant amid moral and social challenges in the modern era. In Islam, parents are regarded as the first and primary educators who bear significant responsibility for instilling moral values from an early age. This study aims to analyze the strategic role of parents in shaping children’s morality as a foundation for their future lives. The research employs a qualitative method with a library research approach, analyzing literature on Islamic education, the Qur’an, Hadith, and relevant scholarly works. The data are analyzed descriptively and analytically to identify forms and strategies of moral development within the family. The findings indicate that parents’ roles in forming children’s morality are manifested through role modeling, habituation of positive behavior, providing advice, consistent supervision, and the creation of an Islamic family environment. Continuous moral education from an early age contributes to the development of a generation with noble character, responsibility, and moral readiness to face future challenges. Future research is recommended to examine the empirical implementation of family-based moral education across diverse social and cultural contexts.