Character Education is Very Important in the Digital Era in Primary School Children

Abstract

Character education is a process of applying moral and religious values to students through the sciences, applying these values to oneself, family, fellow friends, educators and the surrounding environment as well as God Almighty. The social development of elementary school age children has increased, from initially only socializing with their family at home, then gradually getting to know the people around them. Children at this age are also familiar with the digital lifestyle, whether from home, friends, school. and the surrounding environment. The digital era not only has a positive impact, but also a negative impact, this is our role as parents, educators and adults in the community to guide and supervise children to live it well, appropriately, and have positive benefits for the children themselves. This research is to find out the importance of character education in elementary school in today's digital era.