“Content containing elements of violence can affect a child’s psychological condition if it is not properly supervised,” Fauzi said on Friday, responding to a case in which a child fatally assaulted her mother in Medan City, North Sumatra.
She stressed that parenting patterns involving both fathers and mothers play a crucial role in shaping a child’s character and emotional control through affectionate care and effective communication.
Fauzi also warned against stigmatizing or labeling children negatively, noting that children can also be victims of inadequate parenting.
“Therefore, it is important not to give stigma or negative labels to children, because they may be victims of insufficient parenting practices,” she said.
The ministry, she added, has coordinated with various parties, including the Medan City Police, the North Sumatra Provincial Office for Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection and Family Planning, as well as psychologists, to provide assistance in handling the case.
“The handling of cases involving children must truly prioritize the best interests of the child. From the beginning, the ministry has continued to provide assistance and cross-sector coordination with the police, local governments, and relevant service units,” Fauzi said.
She emphasized that the assistance aims to ensure that every stage of the legal process complies with Law No. 11 of 2012 on the Juvenile Criminal Justice System.
“We continue to ensure that children’s rights are fulfilled in legal, psychological, social, and educational aspects,” Fauzi added.
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