Parents Tendency Towards Religious School: a Case Study at Tanah Merah

Abstract

This study is to disclose the parents enthusiast towards religious school and its education after the era of pondok institution. The phenomenon indicates the awareness of temporary society on the important of religious important and its institutions establishment. This study attempt to explore and identify historical side of the institution and related organizations. The main methods used are documentation, observation, questionnaires and the study is focusing on a religious school in Tanah Merah. Results showed most of the parents are totally agree with the religious school education provided and its contribution to the nation. Author suggested the related authority to maintain and support this institution in facing the modernity. It is hoped through this study, will open the eyes and minds of society on the importance of religious school to produce excellent generation.