Role of Parents’ Religious Commitment in Character Building of the Children in Gitega District, Burundi

The study aimed to explore the role of parents' religious commitment in shaping their children's character in the Gitega District of Burundi.Fifteen couples participated, sharing their perspectives on the topic.The research focused on four questions: the role of parents' religious commitment in character building, the importance of parents' religious commitment, the contribution of parents' religious commitment to children's development, and the spiritual influence of parents in building their children's character.A qualitative exploratory methodology was used, with personal observation and interview questions guided by a descriptive design.The study found that most parents had varied experiences with their children's character, with many lacking positive participations.Factors involving parents included children's needs, role models, motivation, education, and emotional well-being support.The study also identified the importance of parents in building children's character, including interdependence, empathetic, socialization, and parenting models.The study concluded that good parenting fosters healthy psychological development, while poor parenting can lead to antisocial tendencies.