Topic: family

In contrast the money that gave by the migrant parents to their children could bring them in a good school and have a possibility to increase the levels of educational attainment (Cabrillas, 2012). This study focused on what are the experiences of the students and how they survive from being left behind by their migrant parents despite knowing that separation is very difficult for both party (children and parent). It will explain how children suffered from the consequences of not having their parent on their side as they pursued to work across the country for them to provide the basic needs of their children, support their education and give them better life in the future. It will also discuss how they deal with it; did they blame their parent, or simply accept the responsibility of fulfilling their needs alone for them to survive without the presence of their parent?Indeed, most of the left behind children are in the responsibility of their trusted second family that they need to obey whatever rules their guardians imposed. Most of them are being exposed to rigid household duties coupled with educational pressures. They even suffer from not having enough allowance despite knowing that their parents always send money to their guardians for their daily needs. Children are able to survive without the presence of their parent, despite the emotional and physical coping and accepting the inevitable reality that there, exist a needy gnawing being which have to be satisfied. However, according to GMA News, various government agencies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that aims to provide full protection for children of OFWs who are in the care of guardians while their parents are overseas. The MOU was signed at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) office to address “tall-tale” reports of children of OFWs who were abused while their parents work abroad. Further, there is particular case noted by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is the death of a two-year-old boy who died from the abuse inflicted on him by his guardians while his mother worked in Hong Kong.In addition, OWWA Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac said that the MOU will ensure that OFWs parents can provide the needs of their children without worrying for their safety in the hands of people they entrusted them to. Cacdac said “Hopefully, thru this MOU among our partners, we will be able to realize a zero-victim/casualty of any form of abuse to children of OFWs. After all, we do not wish to see a double-whammy situation; an absent parent and an abused child.” However, the signing of MOU is attended by the officials from OWWA, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Moreover, under the agreement, OWWA will strengthen the child protection campaigns on violence against children especially to the children of OFW; to conduct regular consultations through family welfare officers; and to disseminate information on child abuse through OFW Family Circles (OFCs) and OFW Help Desks. In addition, suspected child abuse cases discovered during the implementation of pre-departure Orientation Seminar, community organizing and orientation, family counseling, and other programs shall be reported to the DOJ immediately. Also, legal help will be provided by the DOJ while assistance, shelter and protection will be given to children of OFW who suffer abuse.On the other hand, the MOU complements Republic Act No. 7610, An Act Providing Stronger