PREVENTION OF MINOR MARRIAGE THROUGH STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF PARENTS

Abstract

Preventing child marriage is a global issue that requires serious attention from various parties, including parents, as the main agents of change in the family environment. This research aims to discuss the important role of parents in preventing underage marriage and how strengthening their role can be the key to overcoming this problem. Several sub-districts in Sragen Regency, Indonesia, still have quite high numbers regarding the number of marriages of underage children. The marriage of underage children is a social and legal problem that has a negative impact on the lives of children who marry. Changes in regulations regarding the age limit for couples who want to get married, which are contained in Law Number 16 of 2019, are apparently unable to slow down the rate of marriage of underage children. Apart from that, it was found that strengthening the family economy can also play an important role in preventing the marriage of underage children. By increasing parents' access to jobs and economic resources, they can provide a more stable and supportive environment for their children. By increasing the role or obligations of parents towards children, it is hoped that they will be able to prevent child marriage.