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  • How to start conversations about sex and understanding parental boundaries in your child's life

    How to start conversations about sex and understanding parental boundaries in your child's life
    2025/02/19
    In Filipino culture, family ties are close, but when it comes to discussions about sensitive topics like sex and relationships, boundaries can sometimes be unclear. For parents, balancing guidance and a child's independence can be challenging. How can we navigate these conversations, especially as children grow older and enter relationships? An expert answers.
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    11 分
  • Is spanking an appropriate form of child discipline?

    Is spanking an appropriate form of child discipline?
    2024/12/17
    Many individuals who grew up in the Philippines have experienced physical punishment, such as spanking, as a form of parental discipline. This practice is widely accepted in Filipino culture, but in many countries, it is strictly prohibited.
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    7 分
  • Should parents influence their child’s career path?

    Should parents influence their child’s career path?
    2024/12/12
    In the Filipino culture, it’s common for parents to have a significant say in their child’s future, including choosing a course or career. This stems from a desire to see their children succeed. But is it right for parents to influence these choices? An expert answers.
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    13 分
  • Co-sleeping: An accepted practice in the Philippines, but not in Australia

    Co-sleeping: An accepted practice in the Philippines, but not in Australia
    2024/12/05
    For many Filipinos, co-sleeping is not just a practical choice but a cherished tradition. The practice of parents sharing a bed with their infants or young children is deeply ingrained in the Filipino culture. While co-sleeping is not outright illegal or universally frowned upon in Australia, it is not considered a culturally accepted norm.
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    12 分
  • Utang na loob: Should children be obligated to repay this?

    Utang na loob: Should children be obligated to repay this?
    2024/11/28
    Filipino values like "utang na loob" are deeply rooted in the culture, emphasising respect and loyalty, especially between children and parents. While it encourages gratitude for parental sacrifices, it also raises the question: should this be an obligation?
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    9 分
  • A mother preserves the Filipino language through a playgroup in Australia

    A mother preserves the Filipino language through a playgroup in Australia
    2024/11/20
    A Melbourne mum started a playgroup to help her child socialise and maintain fluency in Filipino, taking the initiative to preserve the language.
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    8 分
  • ‘Use it consistently’: How some parents teach the Filipino language to their children

    ‘Use it consistently’: How some parents teach the Filipino language to their children
    2024/08/08
    According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Filipinos account for 1.2% of Australia's total population, highlighting a growing community. However, as the community expands and Filipino-Australian children increasingly embrace Australian culture, many become disconnected from their heritage and language, often stating that they cannot speak their native tongue.
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    15 分
  • The lack of Filipino playgroup in Cairns motivated this mum to create one

    The lack of Filipino playgroup in Cairns motivated this mum to create one
    2024/07/25
    In a heartfelt effort to connect her Filipino-Japanese child with her Filipino roots, first-time mum Lara Aoyagi launched the first Filipino playgroup in Cairns, Queensland.
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    12 分