Nilai Pedagogis Dalam Tongkonan Sebagai Tawaran

Dalam Penanaman Nilai Kasih Dalam Keluarga Kristen

Abstract

Modern families face significant challenges in nurturing love and compassion amid busy lifestyles and the growing influence of technology, which often weakens communication and emotional bonds. This study explores the pedagogical values embedded in Tongkonan, the traditional house of the Toraja people in South Sulawesi, as a model for cultivating love within families. Tongkonan is not merely a physical structure but a philosophical symbol reflecting togetherness, kinship, respect for ancestors, and mutual affection. Using a qualitative approach, this research reveals that Tongkonan embodies key values such as unity, cooperation, respect for parents, open communication, and family solidarity, all of which foster empathy and care among family members. These values can be adapted to modern family life through practices such as regular family gatherings, meaningful communication without digital distractions, collective decision-making, and honoring parents and elders. Implementing Tongkonan’s pedagogical principles can strengthen family harmony, nurture love, and build empathetic, caring children in the digital era. Thus, families can once again serve as the primary foundation for moral development and the education of love.