DAMPAK APLIKASI TIK TOK BAGI ANAK TERHADAP PROGRAM MAGRIB MENGAJI DI KELURAHAN MANGGA KECAMATAN MEDAN TUNTUNGAN

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of using the TikTok application on children's behavior and morals, particularly in the context of increasingly modern technological advancements. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach to systematically describe the facts found through observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects of this study are mothers and children in Jalan Cengkeh, Kelurahan Mangga, Medan Simalingkar. Data were collected through structured interviews and documentation. The results indicate that the use of the TikTok application has more negative impacts on children, such as reduced interest in studying, increased excessive use of mobile phones, and a lack of responsiveness to parental commands. Children tend to be more interested in discussing viral topics on TikTok and dancing with their friends. This phenomenon shows that children are highly susceptible to environmental influences and are not yet able to distinguish between good and bad. In conclusion, although TikTok has some positive impacts, its negative influence on children's morals and behavior is concerning. Therefore, parental supervision is essential to ensure that the use of TikTok does not damage children's character, but rather helps them maintain morality, ethics, and noble character