Parenting Seminar: Home as the Child’s First School
As part of its commitment to holistic Christian education that nurtures both character and faith, DCS Elementary continues to emphasize the vital partnership between home and school. In this spirit, DCS held a Parenting Seminar themed “Home as the Child’s First School” on Friday, October 10, 2025, coinciding with the report card distribution day.
The event began with a special session for parents before they met their children’s class supervisors. This approach aimed not only to share academic progress but also to equip parents with spiritual insight and encouragement to support their children’s growth in faith and character at home. DCS believes that education is a shared responsibility between school and family.
In her session, Rini Hudiono, S.Pd., M.A. invited parents to reflect on the biblical truth that the home is where true education begins. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6:6–7, she reminded parents that God calls them to teach His Word diligently to their children — “when you sit at home, when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.” Faith education, therefore, is not a one-time activity but a way of life continuously lived out in the family.
Several key points from the seminar included:
· Parents as the primary educators of faith and character. Children learn love, discipline, and forgiveness not merely from instruction but from daily examples shown by their parents.
· The power of consistency and example. Children learn more from what they see than what they hear. Consistency between words and actions is essential in shaping Christlike character.
· Modern family challenges. In the digital era, children are constantly exposed to worldly influences. Parents are encouraged to be present, build meaningful time together, and restore spiritual family habits such as prayer, devotion, and Bible reading.
· Synergy between home and school. Christian education becomes most effective when the values taught at home align with those nurtured in school. Together, they provide clear direction for a child’s faith and growth.
The seminar reaffirmed that the home and school complement one another. The home serves as the “first school” where love and faith are formed, while the Christian school becomes the “second home” that extends this formation in a wider community of learning and faith.
Through this program, DCS Elementary reaffirms its commitment to building a strong partnership with parents in raising a generation that is not only academically competent but also deeply rooted in faith and Christlike character.
— Betsy Aprilia Tjondro, ST, M.Pd
