Chapter I

THE EFFECTS OF HAVING AN OFW & SEAFARER PARENTS IN THE

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GRADES 7 & 8 STUDENTS

IN BENEDICTINE INSTITUTE OF LEARNING

S.Y. 2013 - 2014

Group Members:

CUENCA, Samantha Louisse M.

CATAGA, Christine Maryse D.

GUEVARRA, Elmerene P.

ATIENZA, Elaine R.

BUMAGAT, Donnie Rose C.

REYES, Reizan S.

Benedictine Institute of Learning

Abad Homes Subdivision, Medicion I-B

City of Imus, Cavite

Mr. Joshua G. Daño

November 2013

CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

The family and home are the major factors in student’s learning and achievements. The parents are the provider of the basic needs of the children such as physical, emotional, social and educational needs. It is likewise the basic unit of the educational system, for it is in the family where the child starts his or her training in becoming a worthy member of the family. The first social interaction of every individual is with the family, no matter what values, behavior and ways of life he may learn in the future, he or she always returns to his or her roots. It is in this phenomenon that an ideal family should exist. Parents strive to provide the best for their children. Some parents are privileged, some are not and some census or surveys from different reality shows or news shows reveal that the economic status of a family has an effect on the school attitude of the children. Such situation is indicative of the number of OFW workers.

According to the National Statistics Office, as of September 2012, there are 2.2 million OFW from the Philippines and 95% of them are OCWs situated from all over the globe working for their own families. This scenario is a representation of Philippine’s society and our school, Benedictine Institute of Learning is not an exemption. The Philippines also has parents who have children studying in our school who works abroad for a living. Several parents have sought for greener pastures, thus leaving their families...