Problems met by the students whose parents are overseas filipino workers (ofw's)

Chapter 1

Introduction

In a very literal way , a home is the child's first school. A home as defined by the Webster Dictionary is “ the place where something originated and developed ” Therefore, a home is where a child gains his first exposurte to the skills, values and attitudes which would enable him to succeed. Much of his success and achievement in the school is the attached directly to the kind of experience occurs in a home. A home will never be called a home without its members – the family. Family like home plays an important role to a child's development. Parents together create a family environment which fosters the development of skills and attitude necessary to achieve in school. On the other hand, children from poor learning at home have only small chance of excelling. For the most, the joy and satisfaction of personal achievement will have been place beyond their reach by a family which failed to provide the necessary foundation.

In every human being are certain drives. One such drive to learn, because of this drive, responsible parents strive for a proper education preparing their children for a bright future. The parents see to it that their children are well prepared for their school experience by creating a learning atmosphere in the home which serves as a vehicle in fulfilling the inherent need on mental stimulation.

Recent research on families which was conducted by Lynn Scoresby (1987) related that families whose children consistently in school has provided a clear picture the kind of family which promotes academic achievement.

The characteristics of these families fall into four category namely: 1.) family communication and information, 2.) family's style productivity, 3.) family nurturance and affection and 4.) achievement by example. In addition to an awareness of these some base characteristics which lead to success in school, parents should be aware some development stage of learning changes as person changes.

Good parents try to stay aware of their children's need and activities that will help them develop properly, but some of live in an environment and cultures where some needs are never filled. One of the main problems of most families is inability to meet needs so most parents resort to working abroad, they neglect to realize that if ever they did it for their children's advantages there maybe some disadvantages to their children as well. Hence, this study is conducted to enlighten in each and every one the problems that could be met by the students while their parents are working abroad.

II. Statement of the Problem

This research aimed to find out the problems met by Education students whose parents are Overseas Filipino Workers ( OFW's ) as perceived by Education at Wesleyan University Philippines.

Specifically this study sought answers to the following questions.

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:
1.1 Sex
1.2 Age
1.3 Civil Status
1.4 Religion and
1.5 Year Level
2. How are the problems met by the respondents while their parents are working abroad describe in terms of:
2.1 Behavior
2.2 Academics and
2.3 Finances
3. How these problems affect the student ?
4. How these student cope with thes situation ?

III. Benefit

IV. Definition of Terms

Academics - a person who is academic in background, outlook, or methods
Attitude - a feeling or way of thinking that affects a person's behavior
Behavior - the way a person or animal acts or behaves ; the way something (such as a machine or substance) moves, functions, or reacts
Family - a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head
Financial - The science of the management of money and other assets. The management of money, banking, investments, and credit.
Home - A place where one lives; a residence. The physical structure within which one lives, such as a house or apartment.
Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) – An Overseas Filipino is a person of Filipino origin who lives outside of the Philippines. This term applies to Filipinos who are both abroad indefinitely as citizens or permanent residents of a different country, and to those Filipino citizens abroad for a limited, definite period, such as on a work contract or a student. It can also include seamen and others who work outside the Philippines but are not residents, either permanent or temporary, of another country.
Problems – A problem, which can be caused for different reasons, and, if solvable, can usually be solved in a number of different ways, is defined in a number of different ways. This is determined by the context in which a said problem or problems is defined. When discussed, a problem can be argued in multiple ways. Generally speaking, there are two positions to take, the polemic or the defensive.
Achievement - The act of accomplishing or finishing. Something accomplished successfully, especially by means of exertion, skill, practice, or perseverance.
Environment - The circumstances or conditions that surround one; surroundings.
Cultures - The totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought
Children - A young human being below the age of full physical development or below the legal age of majority. A son or daughter of any age.
Development - The process of developing or being developed. A specified state of growth or advancement.