Revitalization of Value and Meaning Toba Batak Folklore in the Formation of Character Education of Children

Folklore originated from the oral tradition of society, full of messages of value and morals to be
conveyed in one generation to the next generation. Folklore can be used as a means to guide children to behave
well because it contains many pieces of advice that can be used as life lessons.This study aims to: (1) describe the
meaning and value of the Toba Batak folklore entitled The Polite Source of Life, Not Caring for the Source of
Destruction (2) revitalizes the Toba Batak folklore to be implemented in the formation of character education of
children. The research method using the qualitative method with the descriptive approach. Data collection
techniques include literature studies and in-depth interviews. Informants selected purposively who are experts
about the Toba Batak folklore. Nevertheless, today the phenomenon that occurs in society, especially the
younger generation no longer recognize the values contained in folklore. Also, the school also does not include
folklore become part of learning. From the research results obtained that the Toba Batak folklore is full of
character education values to form noble moral behavior. The values are, charge, concern, obedient to the
parents, not arrogant or humble, helping others, respecting others, sincere, be fair and no strings attached.
Revitalization of the values contained in this folklore can be done by preserving and transforming it to the young
generation in the form of education, especially in the local content curriculum, extracurricular activities in the
form of theater/drama and film/video making.