CHILD MARRIAGE PREVENTION EDUCATION AS AN EFFORT TO CREATE A QUALITY GENERATION AT MA ZAINUL HASAN 2, PROBOLINGGO REGENCY

Abstract

Child marriage remains a significant social issue that affects adolescents’ education, health, and future opportunities. Early marriage often results in school dropout, limited economic prospects, and increased risks to reproductive health. Therefore, preventive efforts through educational programs are essential to increase adolescents’ awareness of the consequences of child marriage and the importance of continuing education. This study aims to examine the implementation of Child Marriage Prevention Education as an effort to create a quality generation among students at MA Zainul Hasan 2, Probolinggo Regency. The activity used an educational intervention approach involving lectures, discussions, and interactive question-and-answer sessions with students as participants. Data were collected through observation, participant responses, and documentation of the activities, and were analyzed using a descriptive qualitative method. The results show that the educational program successfully increased students’ knowledge and awareness regarding the negative impacts of early marriage, including health risks, educational discontinuity, and social challenges. Students also demonstrated a better understanding of the importance of delaying marriage and prioritizing education for their future development. These findings indicate that educational institutions play a strategic role in preventing child marriage by providing adolescents with knowledge and life skills related to reproductive health, personal responsibility, and future planning. Therefore, continuous educational programs and collaboration between schools, communities, and related institutions are necessary to support the development of a healthy, educated, and responsible generation