SIRISMA

The research objective was to analyze the needs and attitudes of children in implementing regional culture-based character education as a contribution to the mental revolution in a Child-Friendly City, seen from the aspects of art, recreation, and competition. The research subjects consisted of; teachers, bureaucrats, parents, 20 respondents. Research methods through literature study, interviews, observation, and documentation. Analysis of data on regional cultural development based on character education is supported by psychological, educational, and socio-cultural approaches, with qualitative descriptive analysis.

The results of the study show that the School has artifacts (symbols) bearing regional cultural art in accordance with the development of the age of the child, in the city of Surakarta: 63%, in the city of Denpasar: 93%, in the city of West Jakarta: 60%. 60%, Denpasar: 100%, and in the city of West Jakarta: 33%. compulsory education program in three cities; 93%, Bali, 95.5% Surakarta, and West Jakarta 90%. In conclusion all have followed the Child Friendly City program.

Keywords: regional culture, character education, child-friendly city.