REALIZING A MODERATED ATTITUDE RELIGIOUSNESS IN THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION THROUGH THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY

Abstract

This article discusses the role of the family in an effort to realize the attitude of religious moderation in the millennial generation. The behavior of the millennial generation in the practice of religious moderation today tends to lead to things that are extreme, intolerant, and are said to be exposed to radicalism. This researchincludes literature study, namely research that focuses on the discussion of the literature in the form of books, papers, journals and other writings related to the object of research.The millennial generation as the generation with the largest consumers of digital media users, although it provides many conveniences for life, but also tends to have a negative impact. The existence of digital media triggers various social problems that are counter to peace in people's lives, especially the millennial generation. The family plays an important role in realizing the attitude of religious moderation in the millennial generation. The existence of education in the family can develop character and personality, religious values, and morals. This is to guide children to become human beings who believe, have noble character, are tough, independent, creative, have a high work ethic and care about the environment which will then be useful for themselves and for religion, nation and state. Things that families can do include; (1) increasing faith and piety, (2) teaching about akhlakul karimah and, (3) instilling noble cultural values of the nations to children. These three things are expected to be understood and applied by the millennial generation in daily life as an effort to realize an attitude of religious moderation.