Keterlibatan Orang Tua dalam Memberikan Pengetahuan Gempa Bumi pada Anak Melalui Aplikasi BabyBus

Abstract

The earthquake disaster in Indonesia is a major concern for parents who want to provide disaster knowledge to their children. One of the demographics that is most susceptible to disaster victims is children. One of the regions impacted by natural catastrophes like floods and earthquakes is Majalaya. The occurrence of disasters encourages parents to educate their children about disasters so that they are prepared. The purpose and focus of this research are to find out the form of parental involvement in providing earthquake knowledge so that it can broaden knowledge and change children's attitudes toward dealing with earthquakes. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method conducted on parents in Majalaya, West Java. Data obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that parental involvement through forms of communication, motivation, facilities, assistance, and volunteering in providing earthquake knowledge using the Babybus application gradually increases knowledge and changes children's behavior in anticipating earthquake disasters. Considering the frequent disasters, the cooperation of parents in providing care and concern for the condition of the living environment in Majalaya really supports parents in imparting earthquake knowledge to children. It is necessary to have proper management of the time for assistance and a stable condition of the child in receiving knowledge so that the child is able to adapt to the environment and face disaster preparedness.