Pengaruh Lingkungan Sosial terhadap Pembentukan Karakter Siswa Sekolah Dasar

This article explores how social environments influence the development of children's character. Character is an essential trait that every individual should possess and begins to develop from an early age. Character growth in children is crucial as it helps them understand and navigate life using positive behaviors and attitudes. The process of character development is significantly shaped by different types of social surroundings, including family, school, and the community. This paper applies a qualitative descriptive method, relying on secondary sources such as books and various documents that relate to the topic. The goal of the study is to gain deeper insights into how environmental factors shape children's character. The results highlight that children’s character is deeply influenced by their environment, and both positive and negative traits can emerge depending on the examples and interactions they experience.