What do Filipino Kids usually hear?
Date: March 23.2022
Author: SequoiaGrowing up in a low sector community here in our country is arduous. The moment you were delivered into this chaotic and rapid changing world, are bunch of responsibilities, expectations and burdens are already tied up in your hands and feet. Truth be told, when you belong to the poor and average families, you have no choice but to work hard day and night just to feed and support your loved ones. I didn’t grow up with a silver spoon in my mouth. Therefore, I admit that I’ve experienced several tough moments in my life that broke me into pieces. Nonetheless, I still managed to get up and pick up the pieces. Because if I give-up and cry all day, nothing will happen.
Maybe that’s just how we are destined to be, to breakdown a little while but get up and function again afterwards. Time will never stop just because you requested it to stop. Never think that you can extend or turn back time. Because just like a river, it’ll only pass once. Time won’t wait for you. With that being said, you have to always put in your mind that time is running swiftly and using it wisely would be the greatest thing to do.
I’ve gone too far already from my topic for today. Anyways, I’ll be discussing about how is it to be a Filipino kid in an average to poor families. Specifically, about the things that I constantly hear from my family. Please note that I am not generalizing all the Filipino families in here okay? This is just merely based on my own opinion and observation. I got these realizations from my experiences by the way.
Let’s proceed.
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NO PRIVACY
Being a Filipino kid, your family meddling with your personal space and life is normal. Yah. It’s quite frustrating but when you are a Filipino, you have no choice but to get used to it. Lucky are those who have families that respects them and their personal lives. Because no matter how much you tried to keep your life private, maritesis are everywhere. And you can never getaway with their telescopic eyes, 10000000000 gigabytes memory, out of this world hearing ability and a shotgun and judger mouths. LOL.
“MARRY A FOREIGHNER FOR US TO HAVE BETTER LIFE”
This was the first pressure that I’ve ever had when I was younger. Whenever we have reunions or gatherings, they will always point out to me among all my cousins and say these words. HUHUHU. However, as a young kid, I didn’t mind them and even go with the flow. However, it didn’t stop until I got my first boyfriend which obviously isn’t a power ranger AHAHHAA. As a result, I was taken aback by their judgements and hurtful words.
“STUDY HARD AND GET A BETTER JOB”
This has always been in the Filipino mindset. They would encourage us to study hard in order to have a better job and die working. Mygash, no one ever get rich by just working alone. You gotta learn how to manage your finances and find several sources of income. Being rich isn’t about the material possessions, it is about our mindsets.
“YOU WILL GET US OUT FROM POVERTY”
The sad thing about Filipino toxic culture is that parents tend to make their children as an investment plan. I have heard how they talked to each other about their children. For the love of God, kids are not insurance plan huhu. We didn’t even ask you guys to bring us out here. It pains me to know that several people out there feel like they are only living their lives for other people’s sake and comfortability. Yes, I am talking about all the breadwinners. Sacrificing their dreams just to support the family who sometimes can’t see their efforts and sacrifices. Just keep holding on. Your time will come. Please don’t be too harsh with yourself and take a break as much as possible. You are doing great……………………………………………............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................……….self
Being a FILIPINO KID is a mixed of fun, challenging and tough life.
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Author’s Viewpoint
Sorry for my inactivity yesterday, I just have to other important things. I’ll try to make it up to you all today. Thanks for your time and have a great day ahead!
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Maygani akong mama dili na demanding karun...sauna ang gusto niya dapat naa jud koy afam unya kay terkuluon man kog utok maong ni give up na ako mama hahaha