Integrating Christian Paideia Principles with Digital Parenting Strategies Based on Ephesians 6:4

Sim Pagawak; Neton Weya; Aska Aprilano Pattinaja

doi:10.33856/didaskalia.v9i1.547

Authors

Sim Pagawak Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Yogyakarta
Neton Weya Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Yogyakarta
Aska Aprilano Pattinaja Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Ambon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33856/didaskalia.v9i1.547

Keywords:

Christian; Paidea; Digital Parenting; Ephesians 6:4; Technological Era

Abstract

This article examines the integration of Christian paideia principles in Ephesians 6:4 with digital parenting strategies in the technological era. Previous studies on paideia tend to focus on exegetical-theological aspects that emphasize faith education and spiritual discipline. In contrast, studies on digital parenting highlight technical strategies such as regulation, supervision, and digital dialogue. However, a research gap remains, as the two fields have not been systematically integrated. Using the method of exegesis analysis and empirical literature review, this study found a conceptual model of paideia-digital parenting that includes four main components: theological basis (paideia and nouthesia), digital readiness of parents, practical strategies (regulation, supervision, dialogue, intervention), and outcomes in the form of children with faith, character, and digital ethics. This research confirms that paideia remains relevant in the digital era, while providing implications for Christian families, churches, and educational institutions in shaping a generation that is mature in faith and adaptive to technology.

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