Home⇛QSU Research Journal⇛vol. 9 no. 1 (2020)

LEFT PARENTS INVOLVEMENT TO SCHOOL-RELATED NEEDS OF OFW CHILDREN

Jesusie T. Ramones | Jonah C. Celestino | Lorelie B. Marquez

Discipline: Social Science

 

Abstract:

This study was carried out to get an understanding of the experiences of the children of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and to examine the challenges experienced by the children in terms of the degree of engagement of OFWs and Left parents in their school-related requirements. As a result, a descriptive study methodology was utilized to examine the experiences of OFW children regarding the engagement of their OFW and Left Parents in their school-related needs. The Sample Size Calculator was used to determine the number of samples included in the study. From there, simple random sampling was used to choose thirty CITCS students as study respondents whose parents, either or both, work overseas. The outcome was described using frequency and mean. On the other hand, a survey questionnaire was employed as the primary data collection tool; it was modified. The collected data were subjected to statistical analysis. Furthermore, data revealed that the majority of OFW children are female, aged 21 and under, have 1-2 siblings and sisters, and are the second child of OFW moms who have worked abroad for 4-6 years. As a result, fathers are often the left parent who assists children with school-related requirements. The vast majority of respondents own dictionaries and religious literature, as well as the Manila Bulletin, leisure magazines, and cellphones. Cell phones were used to communicate with their parents overseas daily and to discuss their family. It is therefore advised that the left parents continue to guide and help their children in school-related demands as their duty for their children's betterment. OWF and Left Parents should consider keeping strong relationships and communication with their family, particularly with their children.



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