Social emotional development is intended so that children have self-confidence, socialization skills, and have skills in controlling emotions, by having the ability to control social emotional students can interact well, which of course can support their daily lives both within the scope of school and in the community. So that we can understand simply when there are problems that risk the social and emotional conditions of participants, it will also have an impact on the learning process that takes place at school. Research conducted by (Tanfidyah, 2022) explained that emotional conditions affect children's readiness for learning. The emotional condition in question is a sense of tension, experiencing conflict, anxiety and others, this will have an impact on the mood of students, and learning outcomes (academic).

Here is a picture of the cases highlighted in the aftermath of the crisis of social emotional development, namely the increase in cases of juvenile delinquency, such as bullying, brawls, drug abuse, early pregnancy, stress anxiety, and suicide cases.

Therefore, when someone is able to manage emotions, understand themselves, empathize with others, and skillfully communicate something, interact, competent in problem solving, and decision making. A person will be wiser, avoid various cases of social deviance, and be less resilient to stress despite external pressures, as well as how to deal with conflicts, by having these competencies will help children to solve them.


Reference:
Tanfidiyah, N. (2022). Analisis Kondisi Fisik, Mental, Dan Emosi Dalam Kesiapan Dan Proses Belajar Anak. Hibrul Ulama, 4(2), 1-7.

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