FILIPINO FAMILY PORTRAIT

The filipino family in today's society has grown a lot more complex and far-flung from the traditional practices though some of the old traditons are still retained most of them have become a hybrid of what the Filipino family used to be.

1. Filipino children are not obliged to get out of their homes unless they want to. In fact, most of them keep their close relationship to their parents by staying at least before they get married or even after.

Today most Filipino children still stay at home living with their parents after they get married due to the fact that Filipino children have this certain connection with their parents and being independent as a teen is not very common.

2. Today neither the father and the mother considered the head and the provider of the family because before only the father who is considered the head and the provider while the mother takes responsibility of the domestic needs and in charge of the emotional growth and values formation of the children.

3. Today Filipino families would usually watch movies or shows together.

Before, the family bonding time was eatingtogether at the dinner table or going to church together every sunday. Now watching movies is considered as the family value time and is very much of a treat for the whole family.

4.Filipno teenagers and their parents are now more open minded to each other.

Not so long ago trying to talk back against your parents was considered a sign of disrespect and a grave sin. Now, Filipino parents tend to be more lax and open about their children's opinion.

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5. Filipino families today use Skype or Yahoo Messeger to communicate with OFW loved ones.

With technology advancing everyday, its for certain that Filipinos would take advantage of this opportunity to talk with their loved ones. We used to send snail mails back then wherein you would need to wait for at least month to hear from your relatives. Now, with just a click of a button you can instantly talk to your family and even see them as well with the use of a webcam.

6. The " beso"

Filipno families used to practice the "mano" to the elderly. Now, just doing "beso" gesture or a simple smack to the cheeks is already considered as a sign of respect and honor to the elderly.

7. The Pacquiao Day

One of the amazing things that I love about Filipino families is their love for sports and turning a simple boxing championship fight into a family bonding time. The never-ending fights of Manny Pacquiao has always been a family favorite even with all the gore spitting out of the screen we still give our all out support to one of our favorite athletes.

8. The Starbucks Mania

The first time Starbucks stepped on our land it instantly became the craze of the Filipino family. Before, drinking coffee was just a habit every afternoon after merienda time. Now, Filipino families tend to spend more time drinking coffee at Starbucks rather than eating merienda.

9. Filipino families use text as a major means of communication.

Before, the parents had no idea where their children hangout and would usually ask the neighbors if they saw their child. Now, with just one flick of the thumb the parents would know where their children are.

10. Filipino families used to celebrate Holy Week as a serious Catholic tradition with every member of the family attending mass and going on a Holy pilgrimage to every Church near their home. Now, Filipino families would usually go out to the beach and other summer spots where they can relax and spend more time with the family.