2. PARENTING is a mission.
Parents are trusted by GOD
to take care of their children.
Responsible Parents must not
only provide their children
materials needs but also
training and discipline to make
them better individuals.
3. The responsibilities of PARENTS to CHILDREN are
embodied in the CHILD and YOUTH WELFARE CODE.
Chapter 3
DUTIES OF PARENTS
Art. 46. General Duties. - Parents
shall have the following general duties
toward their children:
• (1) To give him affection,
companionship and understanding;
• (2) To extend to him the benefits of
moral guidance, self-discipline and
religious instruction;
• (3) To supervise his activities,
including his recreation;
• (4) To inculcate in him the value of
industry, thrift and self-reliance;
4. • (5) To stimulate his interest in civic affairs, teach
him the duties of citizenship, and develop his
commitment to his country;
• (6) To advise him properly on any matter
affecting his development and
well-being;
• (7) To always set a good example;
• (8) To provide him with adequate support, as
defined in Article 290 of theCivil Code; and
• (9) To administer his property, if any, according
to his best interests, subject to the provisions of
Article 320 of the Civil Code
5. It is stated in third COMMANDMENT of
GOD: HONOR THY FATHER AND THY
MOTHER .
Respect and Obedience
is a manifestation of
children’s
subordination to their
parents.
6. The Philippine Family Code enumerates the
responsibilities of a child as follows:
1. Strive to lead an upright and
virtuous life in accordance
with the tenets of his
religion, the teaching of his
elders and teachers and the
bidding of clean conscience.
2. Love, respect and obey his
parents and cooperate with
them in the strengthening of
the family.
7. 3. Extend to his brothers and sisters
his love, thoughtfulness and
helpfulness and endeavor with them
to keep the family harmonious and
united.
4. Exert his utmost best to develop his
potentialities for service, particularly
by undergoing education guided by
his abilities, in order that he may
become an asset to himself and to
society.
5. Respect not only his elders but also
the customs and traditions of our
people, the memory of our heroes,
the duly constituted authorities, the
laws of our country and the principles
and institutions and democracy
8. 6. Participate actively in civic affairs and in the promotions of
the general welfare, always bearing in mind that it is the
youth who will eventually be called upon to discharge the
responsibility of leadership in shaping the nation’s future, and
help in the observance of individual human rights, the
strengthening of freedom everywhere, the fostering of
cooperation among nations in the pursuit of their common
aspirations for progress and prosperity and the furtherance of
the world.
9. If a child lives with criticism,
he learns to condemn;
learn to Appreciate…….
10. If a child lives with hostility,
he learns to fight;
learn to Forgive……..
11. If a child lives with ridicule,
he learns to be shy;
learn to Respect…
12. If a child lives with shame,
he learns to feel guilty;
learn to Encourage….
13. If a child lives with tolerance,
he learns to be patient;
learn to be Kind….
14. If a child lives with encouragement,
he learns confidence;
learn to be Supportive…..
15. If a child lives with praise,
he learns to appreciate;
learn to Admire…….
16. If a child lives with approval,
he learns to like himself;
learn to Compliment….
17. If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
he learns to find love in the world.
18. If a child lives with security,
he learns to have faith;
learn to be Responsible…