Wives’ Independence and Responsibility for Children’s Education in Aceh

Abstract

This research aimed to examine the independence and responsibility of wives in children's education in Aceh, which is influenced by local social, economic, and cultural factors. The role of the wife in the family is often debated by traditional norms in Acehnese society, which are related to the importance of the wife in children's education. This research aimed to find out how independent wives express their opinions regarding their children's education and their responsibility to help the children's educational development. The study method was carried out using a qualitative approach with a focus on case studies, data was collected through participant observation and in-depth interviews. The study findings showed that, although there has been some improvement in the development of self-control, the main factors influencing children's behavior are social and cultural. The wife's responsibilities can be seen more clearly in the aspect of mentoring children's education and daily supervision of the mentoring aspect. This study shows that although wives' independence and responsibility for Acehnese education are important factors in improving the quality of children's education, a more comprehensive social structure is still needed. These findings highlight the importance of improving wives' ability to raise children through policy and increased community awareness.