Artinya di sisi ini, memang realita jika anak-anak berasal dari orang tua. Anak-anak adalah hasil peristiwa biologi. Dan orang tua mewariskan genetika (rekam jejak dosa) pada anak.
However, it can also be argued that children come through their parents as the parents are the ones who provide the necessary environment and support for the child's growth and development, both during pregnancy and after birth. The parents' upbringing, education, and care can have a significant impact on the child's personality, beliefs, and behaviors. - ChatGPT
Bukan hanya itu, anak-anak datang melalui orang, children come through the parents. Orang tua membentuk anak dan menciptakan karakter anak lewat pola parenting, interaksi, tingkah laku, dan kepribadiannya sendiri.
Di sisi lain, rasul Paulus membahas tentang pergaulan dalam 1 Korintus 15 : 33. “Bad company ruins good morals”, atau pergaulan yang buruk merusakkan kebiasaan yang baik.
Research suggests that parenting style can influence a child's development, but it is not the only factor that contributes to a child's growth and success. Other factors such as genetics, peer relationships, school experiences, and socio-economic status can also impact a child's development and outcomes. - ChatGPT
Ada faktor-faktor lain yang mempengaruhi pertumbuhan anak. Yaitu hal-hal lain yang melibatkan lingkungan, pergaulan, pengalaman, status sosial, dan kondisi ekonomi.
Parenting memegang peran penting dalam pertumbuhan anak. Sekalipun dalam realita, ada berbagai faktor lain yang akan mempengaruhi pembentukan anak.
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Aditi Shrikant menuliskan argumen-argumen Lauren B. Quetsch and Tim Cavell, 2 pakar parenting, dalam artikel The No. 1 thing that makes parents successful, say psychologists: You just need to be ‘good enough’ at it.
… parenting is not only difficult but surprising … - Lauren B. Quetsch and Tim Cavell, Good Enough Parenting
Parenting memang sulit sekali. Ruang lingkup parenting sifatnya holistik! Kegiatan ini menuntut orang tua belajar banyak, TANPA HENTI.
