Analysis Of Legal Protection Models For Children In The School Environment

Abstract

Child-friendly schools are educational institutions, whether formal, non-formal, or informal, that prioritize safety, cleanliness, health, care, environmental culture, and respect for children's rights. These schools aim to protect children from violence, discrimination, bullying, and other harmful actions. This study focuses on understanding the child-friendly school program at SD Negeri Punggul I and identifying the factors that support or hinder the implementation of child protection in the school. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method, using interviews and documentation as data collection tools. Interviews were conducted with the Principal and the Teacher Council of SDN Punggul I, while relevant documents provided supporting data. The findings reveal that the supporting factors for implementing child protection include the establishment of non-violent schools, religious education that promotes gentle behavior, and the cultivation of positive character traits among students and staff. Hindering factors include a lack of awareness among teachers about the ineffectiveness of physical and psychological punishment, emotional management challenges, work stress, and the prevalence of authoritarian teaching styles in Indonesia. Additionally, weaker students are often targeted by stronger peers, influenced by family upbringing and the child’s social environment. The child-friendly school program at SDN Punggul I is implemented through socialization, fostering teacher solidarity, habit-building, and integrating child-friendly values into learning activities. The program’s impact is evident in the development of students' character, their enjoyment of the learning process, and increased parental involvement in promoting a child-friendly education. This study recommends the support of various stakeholders for the successful implementation of child-friendly school programs, particularly at the elementary level.