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 divorces in Depok City.
According to the Head of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office in 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 are also triggers for the high number of divorces in Depok City. “This number has jumped sharply. We are trying to address it by providing guidance to prospective brides and grooms,” he said in Depok.
According to him, guidance is very important to create a harmonious and loving family. It also helps reduce the number of disputes, divorces, and domestic violence.
Prospective brides and grooms will be equipped with knowledge about Islamic 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 expressed concern about the high number of divorce cases in Depok. He asked residents to be wiser in filtering every piece of information circulating on social media and to use social media more wisely.
“In this digital era, the phenomenon of social media has become one of the triggers for divorce. Therefore, it is better to have a filter within ourselves for the good,” explained the mayor.
He also reminded residents to be able to distinguish between positive and negative television programs. For example, infotainment shows are considered to have a negative influence that can trigger divorce.
“Infotainment also has an effect; good things should be imitated, and bad things in infotainment should not be copied. So the filter is within ourselves,” said the mayor.
