The Family Filipino Values Reported by Abigail Banaag

The Family Filipino Values Reported by: Abigail Banaag

REFERENCES • • • senkatiros. org/philippine/ culture reference. com/world-view/family-values parenting. com/defining your family values the-philippine. info/values. ph asianfriends. com. au/filipino-family-values wehavekids. com/parenting/filipino-familyvalues

Filipinos are best known for family orientation – Filipinos highly value family relationships – Filipino ties not cut by marriage – Filipinos defined by familial orientation – Filipinos value children accomplishments

– Filipinos highly value family relationships • • Holidays Family gatherings Occasions Family mediation

– Filipino ties not cut by marriage • • Married children stay with parents Parents difficulty of letting go Grandchildren raised by grandparents Extended family

-Filipinos defined by familial orientation -reflection of ones family -Filipinos value children’s accomplishments -signages outside the house -display pictures, plaques, trophies

Most often, values are developed and nurtured in the family, though some are acquired from school and other environment. Filipino values have long been kept, preserved and treasured over time. They have been handed down from generations to generations.

TRADITIONAL FILIPINO VALUES Respect (Paggalang) Debt of gratitude ( Utang na loob) Giving importance to Family (Pagpapahala sa pamilya) Getting along (pakikisama) Hiya ( Shame)

RESPECT (PAGPAPAHALAGA) – Using “po” and “opo” – Kissing elders’ hands – Blessing elders’ hand – Addressing as “ate” for elder sister As “kuya” for elder brother

DEBT OF GRATITUDE (UTANG NA LOOB) – Achievement attributed to someone who helps (family, friends, relative) -Sense of duty and responsibility to repay

GETTING ALONG (PAKIKISAMA) For acceptance and belongingness -fosters general cooperation -helping others -doing good deeds

GIVING IMPORTANCE TO FAMILY (PAGPAPAHALAGA SA PAMILYA) – Family is the first priority – Accomplishments are for the family – Sacrificing for the sake of the family

HIYA (SHAME) - Driving factor to being respectful, obedient and loyal - Controls and motivates person’s social behavior -contributes to conservatism

Objectives: After the presentation, students are able to identify their own values in relation to their families and others. students are able to relate to others what their core values are. students are able to assess their own behavior with regards to the Filipino values. students are able to develop an atmosphere of peace, friendship and family.

REVIEW QUESTIONS Was the presentation helpful? Are you able to identify their own values in relation to their families and others? Are you able to relate to others what their core values are? Are you able to assess their own behavior with regards to the Filipino values? Are you able to develop an atmosphere of peace, friendship and family?