@incollection{digilib25335, month = {August}, author = {Sri Sumarni}, note = {Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta Indonesia}, booktitle = {Character Education Prepares Human Excellence?s character: Nationality, Universality and Challenges}, address = {Batam}, title = {DEVELOPING TOLERANT ATTITUDE THROUGH CHARACTER EDUCATION IN FAMILY ENVIRONMENT}, publisher = {Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Character Education :STAI Sultan Abdurrahman, Tanjung Pinang}, year = {2015}, pages = {106--112}, keywords = {tolerance, character education, early childhood}, url = {https://digilib.uin-suka.ac.id/id/eprint/25335/}, abstract = {Indonesia has diverse society in various aspects; ethnic, religion, race and groups, and these require tolerance to maintain integrity and peace. It is undeniable that conflicts in many regions are as a result of those differences. It is being a signal of the importance of teaching a tolerant attitude since early childhood. Tolerance is an attitude of openness and respect differences in any cases, not merely in ethnic and religious differences. Tolerance also means to respect and care about others, respect for differences, bridge cultural gaps, reject unfair stereotypes, in order to achieve equality, attitude, and behavior. Therefore, character education need to be designed to foster tolerance since early childhood in a family environment, by: (1) giving affection, (2) giving exemplary of tolerance from parents and other family members, (3) creating a pleasant and democratic atmosphere, (4) understanding talents, interests, and uniqueness of each child, and (5) habituating mutual respect, care and help each other, do not discriminate race, religion, ethnic, and groups.} }