Introduction
Raising a nation’s level of intelligence and standard of living requires education. Through education, students should be able to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to overcome a range of challenges in life.
However, a number of internal and environmental factors cause learning achievement to differ from person to person. One of the external factors that has a big influence is the family’s situation, especially if the student comes from a dysfunctional home.
Broken family families can include youngsters who are the victims of divorce as well as households that are unbalanced, tense, or in which parents fail to provide adequate care to their youngsters.
This situation may have a detrimental effect on young people’s emotional and psychological health, which may hinder their capacity to study and grow as individuals. Because the family is a child’s initial environment, it is therefore very important in shaping their character. The failure of the family to carry out its duties may lead to the emergence of a problematic generation and ultimately become a burden on the community.
The Impact of Dysfunctional Homes on Kids’ Academic Performance
Families are where youngsters first learn and grow. In a loving and contented environment, children usually feel more relaxed and are more willing to learn. Nonetheless, children who are raised in dysfunctional homes—due to divorce or frequent conflicts between parents, for instance—frequently feel uneasy, depressed, and lack a passion for learning.
Students who suffer from this ailment may have trouble focusing when studying, become easily agitated, or even witness a decline in their academic performance. They might also distance themselves from their peers, feel unworthy, or be too lazy to go to school.
Thus, in addition to the family environment, a broken home has a big effect on children’s moods and academic achievement. Therefore, the rest of the family, teachers, and the environment must provide care and support for students in such situations.
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Family disputes have been more prevalent in Indonesia, according to BKKBN (2023), and they have detrimental effects on the schooling and general well-being of children. Separate bed conflicts were reported to have occurred in 401,007 families, indicating ongoing stress and emotional detachment between parents.
A breakdown in family structure was also demonstrated by the 432,374 households that were involved in more severe disputes that resulted in one of the parties leaving the home. Additionally, there were 246,018 documented occurrences of domestic violence (KDRT), which can have a negative impact on children’s emotional stability and academic achievement in addition to harming the individuals involved.
Issues that Arise at the Moment
These days, more and more youngsters are compelled to live in dysfunctional households. This syndrome can be caused by divorce, frequent disagreements between parents, or parents who are too busy to pay attention. Emotional stress, which can show itself as emotions of grief, neglect, bewilderment, or even lack of affection, is common in youngsters in these situations.
The student’s emotional condition and enthusiasm for learning are both greatly impacted by this problem. Numerous students from dysfunctional households experience difficulties in school, become irritable easily, lack confidence, and ultimately see a decline in their academic achievement. They might also feel too lethargic to concentrate in class or refuse to go to school.
However, not all local communities and educational institutions are able to provide students from dysfunctional households with the necessary support. Some individuals even give youngsters negative labels or ratings to make them feel even more apprehensive. Without the proper care and support, these students may lose their way and veer away from their greatest potential in terms of both academic achievement and personal development.
Resolving the Impact of Broken Homes on Children’s Academic Performance
Help from a range of sources is necessary for students from troubled households to be motivated to learn and stay on course. Parents who remain with their youngsters must continue to love, care for, and support them even when the family is no longer together. Good communication is necessary for youngsters to feel heard and safe.
Schools are also highly significant. Teachers and counselors need to understand their students’ situations and provide support, including guidance services, to help them get past their emotional problems. Furthermore, the surroundings should encourage kids instead of labeling them in a negative way.
If required, a psychologist can help youngsters restore their drive to learn and manage their emotions. Another strategy to give youngsters a sense of worth and confidence is to engage them in positive activities.
If parents, schools, and the environment collaborate, students from dysfunctional households can nonetheless achieve academic success.
Conclusion
Children from dysfunctional or broken homes frequently have emotional and psychological difficulties that have a detrimental impact on their academic achievement. Low motivation, difficulty focusing, and even dropping out of school might result from depressive, neglectful, and unsupportive feelings at home.
In order to provide these kids with emotional support, direction, and encouragement, it is crucial that parents, schools, and communities collaborate. Students from dysfunctional families can nevertheless succeed academically and grow into strong, self-assured adults with regular attention, honest communication, and a nurturing learning environment.
Author: Adisya Shaumi Farhana
Arabic Education Departemen, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof Dr Hamka
Supervisor: Dr. Muhammad Iman Sastra Mihajat, Ph.d
Editor: Salwa Alifah Yusrina
Bahasa: Rahmat Al Kafi
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