Character Strength For The Future of Children

"People may not know the purpose of life, but he must know how to live the life"


I saw one student in my neighborhood are very keen to learn. So much so, he could not take the time to play with their peers. So many demands from schools that  have made him linger in the room for transfer information in the book into the brain or memory. I am very sorry for the students. Why? On the one hand, these students are honed cognitive abilities. But on the other hand, he suffered paralysis imbalance or emotional (affective). Life is like riding a bike, it is essential to maintain balance. If the balance is not maintained then it will fall.

Seeing these students, I suggest to parents to help set the time, so he is not stuck in the room, while his friends play. He did not realize, that the play was also part of the learning process.


As we know, humans actually have the creativity, taste and intention. Therefore, when only the creativity (IQ) are sharpened, then there is an imbalance. Then what happens? Obviously, the effect of the pattern of education which only focuses on creativity (cognitive / IQ) alone and ignore the feeling (affective / EQ) and intention (action) will be felt and seen at a time when the child grows up. The child will be socially crippled. Why do I say social paralysis? Social paralysis occurs when the child is not able to establish relationships in their social environment. In fact, in every association in the community, both in employment relationships, social organization, relationships at school and others would need to establish rapport and cooperation with others. Could ultimately hinder the development of her potential.


Is it not our basic needs as human beings to work together. By working together, we actually open up many opportunities to learn many things. That way we can increase the opportunity to explore ourselves. Here lies the importance of relationships and social interactions.


First, parents are directing their children to hone his IQ. Therefore, a high IQ is defined as a high level of intelligence as well (and is said to be a recipe for success if high IQ). However, a new realization finally came that there was other intelligence that can not be ignored, namely emotional intelligence.

Balance between cognitive intelligence (knowledge), feelings (affective) and action (action) will build on the strength of good character himself. Characters themselves are very important role. Therefore, the character itself is a way of thinking and behavior that is typical of individuals to live and work together with the surroundings.

Sometimes, the character of a person feels out of balance. There are people who have brilliant ideas but was unable to cooperate with teamworknya. It indicates the person has a good IQ intelligence emotional intelligence was bad. There are also people who have a brilliant brain, he is also good, but lazy to work. It shows the action is weaker than his IQ and EQ.


The characters themselves will be stronger if all three aspects are met. This good character itself will determine the decision making process, behave and the way we think. Which will ultimately determine our success. See, a Nelson Mandela won the sympathy of the world with the idea of ​​peace. Mother Teresa shook the world with love and concern for others. Bung Karno with ideas, tenacity and intelligence still feels for our nation Indonesia, which has gone through years of the millennium.

All of that is a manifestation of the strength of character they have. This confirms that, a person's character determines individual success. And according to research, just 80 percent of a person's success is determined by emotional intelligence, while intelligence intelegensianya get a portion of 20 percent.


Building a Character Strength
On every individual has the character of each. Environment has an important role in the formation of character. Our character, has an important role in the process of life. Therefore, the character control our thoughts and behavior, which of course determines success, the way we live, grabbing obsession and problem solving.

Actually, each one of us has a distinctive character. And, typical character is the strength of our character. Therefore, the distinctiveness or uniqueness is what differentiates us with other individuals. The entertainer will let down the spirit, the regulator will manage the organization. Those who are wise and do not like conflict can be a peacemaker. That's all the strength of character. And, each character will be required in every society, whether social work, or community organization.

Remember! Strength of character must be built from the beginning. Build strength of character can be done through character education both in formal environments such as schools, or non-formal education such as family and community. Character education is given through the cultivation of character values. It can be knowledge, awareness or the will and action to implement those values. Output character education will be seen in relation both to the creation of Almighty God, ourselves, others, environment, public and others.


Character education is not only theoretically given in schools, but also needs to be applied in everyday life. So it will become a habit. Habits are proof that the education provided has been pervasive in a person. When I eat to be polite, when going to bed to read a prayer, when out of the house saying goodbye, perseverance and spirit obsession and embody the ideals, honest, be kind to animals and plants, not littering in any place and others.

Build strength of character is done by involving all the elements. Therefore, each element will affect the process of formation of individual character. A child will imitate and identify what is around him. Positive role models will form a positive character role models and reverse the negative would form keprbadian and negative character. Therefore, each element should be constructed in a positive environment, so that the child's character will be formed in a positive way as well.


Then how to build strength of character is it? Strength of character will be formed by itself if there is support and encouragement from the surrounding environment. Imagine a stick, will not have the power to dispel waste. However, if the stick is supported by hundreds of others will form a force to clean the home page. So is the character will be stronger when supported by the environment. The role of family, school, community is dominant in supporting and building strength of character.

Strong character will ultimately contribute optimally in every social interaction. Thus, individuals with strong character that will contribute, either moral or spiritual-is useful for the surrounding.