Parents' Social Control of Children Using Smartphones at Home During Covid-19

AbstractThis study aims to describe repressive and persuasive controls by parents on their children using smartphones at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study conducted at Bhayangkararia BTN complex, Sungai Garam Hilir Village, and North Singkawang District. The research method used was qualitative in the form of a case study. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation studies, while the data collection tools used were observation guidelines, interview guidelines, and documentation tools. Informants in this study were parents and children. The results of this study indicated that parents have carried out both repressive and persuasive controls on children using smartphones at home during the covid-19 pandemic. The repressive constraint carried out by parents was by giving warnings and punishments to children who violate the rules, such as using smartphones excessively that causes children not to focus on learning. In addition, persuasive control carried out by parents was by giving directions, persuasion, appeals, and guidance to children so as not to overly use the smartphone and instilling an understanding of the positive and negative impacts of using smartphones. Keywords: Case Study, Covid-19 Pandemic, Parental Social Control, Smartphone