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Examples Of Second Generation In Family

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(I can afford to send my child to school for as long as I can work as seafarer. If the child does not study well, he can take vocational course.)
Mother: Niremind ko sya na mag-focus sa pag-aaral dahil nasa huli ang pagsisisi. Magtapos kayo, mag-aral kayo ng mabuti
(I remind the child to focus on their studies, regret is always at the end. They should study well and finish their studies.)
Narratives from the second generation in Family 1:
Aunt: Mas masarap kapag nag-aral, may kaalaman sa mga komplikado na pang akademiko o mga aralin na hindi makukuha lamang sa pang-araw araw na buhay.
(It feels good if you are able to finish school, you know about important and complicated academic stuff or you know something which your experience in life …show more content…

As observed, the second generation, as the working members of the family, becomes the voice of reason and motivation for the family. They use their experiences- family, work, and personal, as examples of what should and should not be done in life. The second generation has managed to use their life histories and narratives as the reason why education is important; moreover, they also use this to promote literacy at home. It appears that these narratives are the overarching reason why literacy is promoted and practices in their homes.
Family involvement is evident in doing homework and other school related tasks. Members of the family contribute to the children’s homework completion. The elder members of the family give tutorials, help in searching for information, complete the projects, among others. They see activity as an opportunity to make the home an extension of the classroom environment. The second generation members, usually female members, take a very active role in ensuring that the third generation are focused in their studies and help in the children’s academic success. They discuss school problems and concerns like checking of the grades, assignment, among others. They also monitor their activities like the frequency of internet and social media use. Any activity of the third generation that could compromise academic success is shunned and prevented. Because …show more content…

Kasi pag nanghihingi ng project, mommy kailangan naming eto yung maghahanap ka, ay hindi meron ako niyan. Kaya puno kami ng basura.
(We have so many garbage because of their school project. When they need something for the school project, at least we have stock. That is why we have so many garbage.)
• The literacy experienced at home mirrors the literacy taught and learned in school
The story telling about the family’s narratives and experiences mirrors the story telling of fiction and nonfiction in school.
Each generation narrates to the next generation the family history – the hardships, struggles, dreams and failed dreams, mistakes, and perspectives. They make sure that these stories can be used as lessons or motivation to become and do better in life. Even though some of them tell their life narratives with regret and sadness, the overall tone remains to be hopeful and positive.
The older generation use this opportunity to give life lessons to the younger generation. They also talk about their relationships and education to the younger members of the

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