This research is aiming at developing a parenting training model using a character education for young learners from the poor families. The data obtained were qualitative data drawn from open answers and Focus Group Discussion. The data were analyzed by using domain analysis and taxonomy. The research findings showed that there were some problems faced by parents in applying character education in their family environment; parents should be the one who become the role model for their children; to apply the character education to their children, parents have to join parenting training; the training expected by parents is the practical understanding training; identification of parents' understanding and training needs make a prototype of parenting training.