One strong foundation of society is the family, its basic cell. However, in the Philippines, his foundation is being undermined since there are many broken families due to circumstances and difficult situations. One common cause of these broken families is the departure of a parent for work abroad as an OFW to support his family back home.

Almost all Filipino families – if not all of them – have a relative and/or a close friend abroad. This creates a problem as, usually, their family becomes dysfunctional. Many Filipino children consequently grow up with only a mother or a father at home, or with their aunts, uncles or grandparents.

This lack of a parent can readily affect their psychological growth and maturity causing problems like drug addiction or extravagant spending habits without a qualm. The results can be felt much later when these problems worsen, causing much pressure and stress on, and added expenses for the family. Read more