Strategy to End Parental Violence Against Children: Mindful Parenting Classes with the Mini Book Series Stop Violence Against Children

This action research in Indonesia examined whether mindful parenting classes using a mini book series could reduce parental violence against children. The study involved 65 parents and found that the classes improved parents' understanding of violence, its consequences, and positive communication skills. The researchers concluded that mindful parenting classes show promise as a way to prevent child violence.

Key points

• A preliminary survey found that all parents had engaged in some form of violence against children, often unknowingly
• The intervention improved parents' understanding of violence and its consequences
• Participants showed improved knowledge of positive communication
• 65 parents participated in the mindful parenting classes

Limitations

The study used no comparison group and did not measure outcomes at follow-up, so it cannot show whether learning persisted or whether the approach is more effective than alternatives. The preliminary survey's finding that all parents used violence lacks detail on severity or frequency.