A couple of days ago, I wrote a Facebook status about how many Pinoy parents put a lot of pressure on their kids to pursue awards, honor medals, and a diploma. As of this writing, the post has received over 7,000 Likes and has been shared by more than 3,000 readers. That’s just in less than 2 days. (40,000+ likes and 22,100+ shares as of Black Saturday 2018 | Update: 91,000+ likes, 52,000+ shares, and 6,300+ comments as of April 6, 2019)
It’s a very long article but many say that they have read every word that was written. Probably because it was something that they can relate to.
It’s about a culture of being entitled and not being left behind by peers and the community. A culture that has caused many Filipino families a lot of unpaid debts, selling of most precious treasures and assets, and anxieties both among parents and children. Continue reading Why You Don’t Need Awards Or A College Degree To Be Successful In Life