indonesia

Abstract

Early childhood development is a critical stage that determines a child’s readiness for learning and subsequent development. A preliminary study conducted at PAUD Abimanyu showed that of 30 children aged 3–5 years, 10 children (33.3%) were categorized as having questionable development based on the Pre-Screening Developmental Questionnaire (Kuesioner Pra Skrining Perkembangan/KPSP). Some children were unable to perform age-appropriate developmental tasks, such as putting on shoes independently, copying simple shapes, and correctly recognizing colors. In addition, initial observations indicated that some parents still applied inappropriate parenting styles, resulting in suboptimal developmental stimulation for children. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between parenting styles and the development of children aged 3–5 years at PAUD Abimanyu in 2025.This study employed a quantitative approach with analytic cross-sectional design. The research sample consisted of 30 respondents selected using a total sampling technique. Research instruments included a parenting style questionnaire and a child development assessment sheet based on the KPSP. Data analysis was conducted using univariate analysis to determine the frequency distribution of variables and bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square test to examine the relationship parenting styles and child development.The results showed that the majority of parents had a positive democratic parenting style, with 19 respondents (63.3%), while authoritarian and permissive parenting styles were predominantly categorized as negative, each involving 19 respondents (63.3%). Based on KPSP results, 20 children (66.7%) were classified as having development appropriate for their age, while 10 children (33.3%) were categorized as having questionable development. The Chi-Square test indicated a statistically significant relationship between parenting styles and the development of children aged 3–5 years (p < 0.05). Thus, the findings of this study are expected to serve as a basis for parents in implementing appropriate parenting styles in accordance with the child’s developmental stage.