The Role of Parents in Developing National Identity and Digital Citizenship for Kindergarten Children from The Point of View of Parents

Abstract

The current study aims to identify The role of parents in developing national identity and digital citizenship for kindergarten children from the point of view of parents. The descriptive approach was used, and the study was applied to (80) mothers of children enrolled in government kindergartens in the city of Najran. The study used the following tools: National identity scale (cultural identity - social identity - religious identity) for mothers of kindergarten children in the city of Najran Digital citizenship scale (protection axis - respect axis - education axis) for mothers of kindergarten children in Najran city. The study reached the following results: The role of the parents in developing the national identity of the kindergarten child was slightly above average and they were not regular in performing their role. The parents in developing the digital citizenship of the kindergarten child was slightly below average and they were irregular in performing their role. The role of the parents in developing the national identity Higher than their role in developing digital citizenship for kindergarten children. In light of the results of the study, the researchers presented several recommendations: Instructing parents to participate digitally with their children while dealing with the Internet. Educating parents to participate in digital parenting programs directed to them to help them manage their children’s use of the Internet and dealing with digital environments safely. Directing those in charge of early childhood programs to prepare programs to educate parents about the values of digital citizenship, and imposing censorship on electronic games provided to children that conflict with the values of the society.