Rambutan Reading Center: As A Solution for The Development of Children's Character and Morality in the Bandar Selamat Area, Medan Tembung District, Medan City

Abstract

The Rambutan Reading House was formed to be able to serve the community starting from children who are vulnerable and easily influenced by the environment as well as to improve children's religious knowledge and abilities in the programs provided by the Rambutan Reading House. Nanda Fauzi Matondang, the owner and founder, believes that the power of spirituality can make a person, especially children, prevent the high rate of drug abuse. This study aims to describe how the establishment of a Rambutan Reading House program when the environment was rampant with drugs. The research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques using interviews, study documentation and observation. The results showed that the implementation of the Rambutan Reading House in Bandar Selamat Village had a positive impact and made changes for the better in society. However, the obstacles encountered were the views of several other communities regarding the establishment of the Rambutan Reading House, and the lack of volunteers and attention from the government to improve the existence of the Rambutan Reading House.

Keywords: Rambutan Reading House, study, environment