Depok – In 2016, there were 3,700 divorce cases in Depok City. This number is very concerning and increased compared to 2015, which had 2,900 cases. Many factors cause divorce in Depok City.
According to the Head of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office of Depok City, the main cause of divorce is the effect of technology, including the use of social media, which is prone to triggering infidelity.
Not only that, economic factors and domestic violence also trigger many divorces in Depok City. “This number has jumped sharply. We are trying to overcome it by providing guidance to prospective brides and grooms,” the official said in Depok.
According to him, guidance is very important to create a peaceful, loving, and compassionate family. It also reduces the number of disputes, divorces, and domestic violence.
Prospective brides and grooms will be equipped with knowledge about Islamic jurisprudence or marriage law, the consequences of building a household, and other household knowledge. They will also be equipped with skills to meet their household needs.
Meanwhile, the Mayor of Depok is concerned about the high number of divorce cases in the city. He asked residents to be wiser in filtering every piece of information circulating on social media and to use social media more wisely.
“In the current digital era, the social media phenomenon is one of the factors triggering divorce. Therefore, it is better to have a filter within oneself for the good,” explained the second-highest official in Depok.
He also reminded residents to be able to sort television shows between positive and negative ones. For example, infotainment shows are considered to have a bad influence that can trigger divorce.
“Infotainment also has an influence; good things should be imitated, and bad things in infotainment should not be copied. So the filter is within ourselves,” the Mayor said.
