The Role Of Interpersonal Communication Between Parents And Children In Building Children's Learning Motivation In Medan Tungungan District

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of interpersonal communication between parents and children in foster-ing children's learning motivation in Medan Tuntungan District. Interpersonal communication is considered a crucial element in supporting children's educational success through openness, empathy, supportive atti-tudes, positive feelings, and supervision. This research employs a qualitative method with in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis to explore com-munication dynamics within families. The findings re-veal that parents who apply effective interpersonal communication tend to successfully enhance their chil-dren's learning motivation. Factors such as rewards, clear study structures, and limiting technology use are key aspects supporting this success. However, chal-lenges such as technological distractions and authori-tarian communication approaches remain obstacles that need to be addressed. This study offers practical contributions for parents, educators, and policymakers to understand the importance of interpersonal commu-nication in supporting children's education.