FAMILY

In a typical Filipino home, the father is recognized as the head of the family. He is loved

and respected. He is also the breadwinner in the family. Nowadays, however, many mothers

work outside the home to augment the family's income.

• father

• mother

• child or children

• pets

The mother usually takes charge of housekeeping activities, caring for the children,

planning of meals, and budgeting the family income. She is considered the “light” of the house.

She also showers her family with love and affection.

• father

• mother

• child or children

• pets

The roles depends on whether he or she is the eldest, or

youngest

• father

• mother

• child or children

• pets

There is a saying that goes “a family that prays together stays together.”

Thanking and praising the Lord each day makes a family closer to God and to each other.

• Praying together

• Working together

• Sharing love

• Sharing fun and enjoyment

• Understanding and respecting one another

Each member should do his or her share in doing household chores willingly

and efficiently. Shared work saves time, energy, and money.

• Praying together

• Working together

• Sharing love

• Sharing fun and enjoyment

• Understanding and respecting one another

You can show your love to your parents in many ways like obeying their rules,

giving them short love notes, serving them, or just giving them a hug.

• Praying together

• Working together

• Sharing love

• Sharing fun and enjoyment

• Understanding and respecting one another

The family should have time for rest and recreation. They can have

fun at home or outdoors like going to the park or beach Relaxation need not be expensive.

• Praying together

• Working together

• Sharing love

• Sharing fun and enjoyment

• Understanding and respecting one another

Every member of the family is unique and has his

or her own strengths and weaknesses. Each family member should respect the other's

differences.

• Praying together

• Working together

• Sharing love

• Sharing fun and enjoyment

• Understanding and respecting one another

 Give toys and objects that they can touch, listen to, or see. Examples are rattles, soft balls, and

mobiles.

• Infants and Babies

• Toddlers (1-2 years old)

• Preschoolers (3-4 years old)

 Choose toys without sharp edges.

• Infants and Babies

• Toddlers (1-2 years old)

• Preschoolers (3-4 years old)