Abstract:
The violence of children is increasing rapidly in Riau Province, where Riau
occupies the second ranks in Indonesia. Based on data from P2TP2A, it is known that
Pekanbaru City is the highest area reporting violence cases of children. On the other
hand, the government continues to improve the socialization about children protection
both formal and non-formal education, as well as advertisements and messages to the
public. Pekanbaru as a heterogeneous community certainly has a different level of
education. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of parents’
education level and knowledge level about children protection. This research is a
correlation study with research locations in Pekanbaru. The sampling technique uses
quota random sampling with 100 people. Parents’ education level is grouped into latest
education, starting from Elementary School, Junior High School, Senior High School
and Universities. Data collection techniques are carried out by testing knowledge about
children protection referred to the Children Protection Law in Indonesia. The results
findings obtained the value of F = 0.647 and the probability of sig t = 0.020. Because
the value of p <005 can be concluded there is a significant relationship of parents’
education level and knowledge level about children protection.
