Despite digital shifts, traditional values like gotong royong (mutual cooperation) remained strong, with families relying on collective efforts to maintain balance and well-being. Entertainment: Parental Influence and Digital Trends
While these changes have brought many benefits, they also present challenges for Indonesian parents. The constant exposure to modern media and entertainment can create unrealistic expectations and promote consumerist values, which may be at odds with traditional Indonesian values.
Children saw Bapak losing his cool during a Zoom call with his boss, only to mute himself and yell at the dog. They saw Ibu attending a virtual arisan while simultaneously folding laundry and helping with math problems. The curated perfection of keluarga harmonis (harmonious family) faded, replaced by raw, chaotic authenticity.
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