The Sad Faces of our Future Generations

It is sad to hear those kinds of stories. It is truly disheartening that some parents couldnt even give time to their children yet demand so much from them. That is the reason why I did not have children yet. That I cannot be there for them because I am not physically, financially, mentally and psychologically ready. I want to give them the love they need and provide the care that they deserve. Do not have a kid if having a kid is just a burden.

It's parents' or guardian's duty to support their children whenever they need.

I agree with you.Parents should make the time to be present at such occasions.The kids feel loved.I always made it a point to attend such occasions when they were kids.

That is a shame that some parents weren't able to attend the ceremonies.

I had a kindergartener who was the only one whose parents did not come to the music program. He was very sad too.

When you have given birth, you should have taken care of your kid. I am saying this to all moms. Winning an award is a valuable moment for any kid. How could moms think of not attending such an event? How could they be so heartless?

I have seen children like that, too. There are a lot of them here in the states. It's a pet peeve of mine that both parents so often work--they have a nice house, nice cars, nice clothes, even sometimes a boat or a travel trailer but their kids have no parents except for a couple hours a day after work. For what it costs to send a mom to work she could (or he could) stay home and be a parent and homemaker. Working needs transportation, clothing, lunches, paid child care, etc. Too busy to cook so they get fast food or a meal service. They hire a housekeeper maybe to clean and do laundry because they are exhausted and can't do the work at home. And in years to come they'll wonder why their kids are distant or why they get into trouble. It's because they were raised by strangers or raised themselves. Most working moms, unless they are highly paid professionals, are barely breaking even by working and some are actually spending more than they make. Now, I know all the working moms will jump on me and pound me with protestations that their kids are great, they're setting a good example, they absolutely have to work because they are single--those aren't the moms I'm talking about but I'm sure they'll jump in anyway. I'm talking about the ones that work because they are "unfulfilled" or they want their kids to have nice clothes or the latest toys. They are destroying their children.

This is really sad. I have legal custody of my granddaughter. I go to every school play, every sports day, every assembly and anything else she is involved in. It's so important to them that you turn up to support them.

I received a few honours when I was in primary school and somehow, my parents managed to attend... I agree with you that parents or the guardians must prioritise the children .. The really sad part about the Philippines is that there are many parents who work overseas and their young children are left behind.. Some of them grow up without really knowing their parents and vice versa.. That is the saddest thing about the children of OFWs..

It is very sad, I feel sorrow for that student. You are right, it is important to award the students, they feel more motivated to continue.