Factors in choosing a partner 4TH QUARTE

DATING,
COURTSHIP AND
MARRIAGE

(VO)At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
a. define dating, courtship and marriage
b. choose the best qualities of an ideal
partner
c. explain the importance of courtship and
dating in choosing a lifelong partner.

Analyze the pictures and
SHARE your observations.

What do you feel upon seeing
the picture?

What can you say about the
picture?

Take a look at these key terms
ENGAGEMENT
COURTSHIP
DATING MARRIAGE

Based on the Picture? What
do you observe?

COURTSHIP
Courtship is the period
in a couple’s relationship
which comes before their
engagement and marriage
or it is an establishment
of an agreed relationship
of a more enduring kind.
Image from hisour.com

COURTSHIP
During a courtship a
couple gets to know
each other and decides
if there will be an
engagement or such
agreement .
Image from hisour.com

What are the usual things a man do
when he courts a lady?

Image from halohalomixmix.com
Harana is a
traditional courtship
practice where a
man introduces
himself to his
admired lady by
serenading outside
her window at
night.

•Paninilbihan or
Servitude.
Image from medium.com
Image from kami.com.ph
Image from malyaritribe.wixsite.com

•In Batangas, men
serenade their
admired women
by singing
Tagalog love
songs.
Image from philstar.com

•In
Pangasinan,
the suitors
use love
potions or
charms. Image from sunstar.com.ph

•In Visayas,
men write
love letters.
Image from howdoesshe.com

•In
Palawan,
people
use love
riddles
Image from dgreetings.com

•In Mindano,
men gives
spears or knife
to the home of
the courted
women.
Image from flight-toys.com

In Ilocos, serenading is
known as tapat,“to be in
front of the woman’s house”
likely same as harana and
also the balagtasan of the
Tagalogs.The suitor begins
singing a romantic song, and
then the courted lady
responds by singing too.

Rooster courtship is a form
of courting in Luzon.The
rooster is assigned to be the
“negotiator”, wherein the
male chicken is left at the
house of the courted lady to
crow every morning for the
admired lady’s family.
Image from thehappychickencoop.com

How about today’s
courtship?

Nowadays, courtship
through the use of
cellphones, internet, and
social media is being
practiced.
Image from timtim.com

COURTSHIP PRACTICES AT THE AGE OF
TECHNOLOGY
•A suitor can court a woman through the use
of cellphones. Frequent texting and calling one
another develop their feeling of belongingness
until such feeling develops into a deeper
relationship resulting to love.

TECHNOLOGY
•A man can court a woman through
Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok or other
social networking sites.

TECHNOLOGY
•Pre-arranged marriages and betrothals
are common to Muslims. These formal
engagements are arranged by the
parents of men and the women. This
also involves discussions regarding the
price and the form of the dowry.

TECHNOLOGY
The Tausog people proclaims that a
wedding, a celebration or announcement
known as the pangalay, will occur by
playing percussive musical
instruments such as the gabbang, the
kulintang, and the agong.

TECHNOLOGY
•The wedding is officiated by an Imam.
Readings from the Quran is a part of the
ceremony, as well as the placement of the
groom's fingerprint over the bride's forehead.

How about on the next
picture? What do you
observe?

DATING
•Dating is a social activity
which involves two or more
people generally assessing
each other’s sustainability for
a potential relationship.
Images from psychologytoday.com

DATING
It provides the partners with
opportunities to strengthen the
relationship, spend quality time with
each other, observe the other person’s
character, know one another better,
know one’s strengths and weaknesses,
reveal any potential problems the
partners may have and develop
affection and respect for each other.
Images from psychologytoday.com

STANDARD DATE
•A date which
involves two
people go on a
date.
Image from sdn.sg

DOUBLE DATE
•Involves two
couples go on a
date at the same
time and place.
Images from pinterest.com

GROUP DATE
•Where any
number of
couples can
enjoy a date.
Images from sheknows.com

What do you prefer class? Is it
Standard date, Double or Group
date?

After courting and dating there is what we
call a stage in which a couple is going steady.
Based on the picture, what comes next?

ENGAGEMENT
Engagement is a period of
agreement entered between
two people in love for them
to be able to know each
other and their families well
enough to be sure that they
are ready and are suited for
lifelong companionship. Image from magandang-
kasal.com

In Ilocos, we have the traditional
way of engagement. The part of
the man’s family goes to the
house of the woman. It is called
“risot” or pamamanhikan in
Tagalog, in which the both parties
family together with their relatives
talked about and plan on when
and where will be the marriage
and the contribution of the both
parties.
Images from venicedelacruz.com

After engagement, based on the
picture what do you think is next?

MARRIAGE
•Marriage is the most
enjoyable human
relationship. It is the
most significant event
that may happen to
one’s life.
Images from hizonscatering.com

MARRIAGE
It takes only two people,
a man and a woman to
unite and make a
successful relationship as
married couple.
Image from philstar.com

L E S S O N 2 :
B e h a v i o r s t h a t
P r o m o t e s H e a l t h y
R e l a t i o n s h i p I n
M a r r i a g e A n d F a m i l y
L i f e

FACTORS TO
CONSIDER IN
CHOOSING A
LIFETIME PARTNER

Do you know the family code of the
Philippines?

THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
(EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209)
•It sets 18 as the age of majority of the Filipinos.
Howecer, for marriage between the ages of 18
to 21, the written consent of the parent is
required, without the written the consent, the
marriage is voidable.
FLASH THE FAMILY CODE DEFINITION

There are factors to
consider in choosing a
lifetime partner

The following are qualities to
be considered in choosing a
lifetime partner.

QUALITIES TO BE CONSIDER IN
CHOOSING A LIFETIME PARTNER
1. Maturity
a) Can make good decisions
b) Responsible in handling
relationships

2. Fidelity
a) Can make the relationship lasting
b) Sincere and true to his / her
promises
c) Considers relationships sacred

3. Commitment
a) Can make peaceful and lasting
relationship
b) Dedicated in fulfilling his / her
responsibilities

4. Love
a) Strengthens relationship
b) Understand the partner
c) Enduring

5. Economic Readiness
a) Aims for better future of the family
b) Financially stable
c) Good provider for the needs of the
family

6. Physical Maturity
a) Proud of having good
partner
b) Have healthy body

7. Character
a) Responsible and honest
b) Hard-working and industrious
c) Respectful and compassionate
d) God-fearing

THE INGREDIENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL
MARRIAGE
Love
Understanding / Respect
Care
Loyalty
Shared Philosophy

THE INGREDIENTS OF A
SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE
Cooperation
Growth
Involvement
Sharing and giving
Communication

ACTIVITY
Enumerate 10 qualities
of your ideal partner.

WAYS YOU CAN MAKE QUALITY
TIME HAPPEN IN YOUR FAMILY
1. Use everyday time together to
talk and share a laugh. ...

2. Have one-on-one chats with
each family member to strengthen
individual relationships.

3. Set aside time with your
partner, if you have one.

4. Do regular, fun things together
as a family.

DIRECTIONS: Identify the
statement whether it is True or
False.

1. Dating is a social activity which
involves two or more people
generally assessing each other’s
suitability for a potential
relationship.

2. Standard Date is a date
where any number of couples
can enjoy a date.

3. (VO) Courtship gives time to know
better the character and background
of someone being considered as one’s
future lifetime partner.

4. (VO) Pamamanhikan of
Tagalog and “risot” of Ilocos
are forms of Engagement.

5. (VO) Marriage is the most
enjoyable human relationship and
most significant event that may
happen to one’s life.

Now, let’s have a recap on
what we have discussed today.

FLASH ONTHE SCREEN
EACH CONCEPT

(VO) Courtship is the period in a
couple’s relationship which comes
before their engagement and marriage. It
is an establishment of an agreed
relationship of a more enduring kind.
During courtship, a couple gets to know
each other and decides if there will be
an engagement or such agreement.

(VO) Dating is a social activity
which involves two or more
people generally assessing each
other’s sustainability for a
potential relationship.

(VO) There are 3 types of dating.
First, Standard date which involves two
people.
Second, Double date which involves two
couples go on a date, at the same time and
place.
Lastly, Group Date where any number of
couples can enjoy a date.

Marriage is the most enjoyable human
relationship. It is the most significant
event that may happen to one’s life. It
takes only two people, a man and a
woman to unite and make a successful
relationship as married couple.

Why are courtship, dating,
engagement, and marriage important
in the stages of life?

FLASH ONLYTHE
HIGHLIGHTED PART

(VO) Dating, Courtship, Engagement are
important stages of life because it helps you
to know more about your soon to be
wife or husband. It is important that you
experience these stages to prevent broken
marriage and unhappy relationship
with your partners. It will help you to
identify the qualities your partner has
to have a happy and successful married life.

Directions: Read each
sentence carefully. Write the
letter of the correct answer
in your activity notebook.
FLASH DIRECTIONS

1. What period in a couple’s relationship
comes before the engagement and
marriage?
A. Courtship
B. Dating
C. Engagement
D. Marriage
FLASH QUESTIONS, CHOICES AND ANSWER

2. What is the right age for Filipinos to
enter into marriage as set by the Family
Code of the Philippines?
A. 15
B. 18
C.21
D. 25

3. Which of the following is an
ingredient of a happy married life?
A. Commitment
B. Love
C. Sincerity
D. All of the above

4. Which of the following statements best
describe the courtship inVisayas?
A. Man writes love letters.
B. Man offers spears or knife.
C.Man sings tagalog love songs.
D. Man uses love potions or charms

5. Ana is dating the following. Who among
them should she consider in choosing a lifetime
partner?
A. A man who is rich and famous.
B. A man who is rich but not handsome.
C.A man who is responsible and a good
provider.
D. A man who is handsome but financially
unstable.

5. A man who is responsible and a
good provider.

“ Sabi nga nila May Forever man o
Wala, kung marunong kang
magtiyaga, tatagal sayo ang mga
bagay na ayaw mong mawala”
FLASH QOUTE

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