BUHAY SA AMERIKA: THE JOYS AND PAINS OF RAISING FILIPINO-AMERICAN KIDS IN AMERICA

Our experience, joys and pains in raising our Filipino-American kids in America. Dedicated to my Mama who, in my opinion, raised me well.

[HarperLilyH]

This is so touching to hear from a mother's perspective. When one of my Dad's friends from the US, asked kung pwede magpasundo and makitulog overnight sa amin (before sya umuwi sa province the following day), nagulat sya because I accompanied my Dad. Never daw gagawin sa kanya ng daughter nya yun. Makipagmeet nga lang daw for lunch date, hindi na pumapayag ang anak nya kasi hassle to drive and may mga aasikasuhin kahit weekend. So halos hindi sya pinagbibigyan ng daughter nya na makipagmeet and kwentuhan. And naiinggit daw sya na I went out of my way na umuwi sa bahay ng parents ko ng 10pm para lang may kasama ang Dad ko magdrive hanggang madaling araw, kahit nagre-rent naman ako mag-isa. Naiyak ako kasi mejo naiiyak din sya because one his regrets is hindi sila close ng daughter nya. Nagtry naman daw sya pero iba ang naging upbringing and peer influence ng daughter nya in America. Whereas, ako, is hindi naman need pakiusapan pero once nalaman ko na mag-isa Dad ko, I just did it out of love. I just felt sad na his sacrifices seem to be repayed with indifference and he seemed to be a malambing Dad who tries to keep in touch with his daughter. Pero ang Dad ko is sobrang tahimik lang and hindi malambing, yet we often keep in touch and update each other with our ganap in life and whenever we meet, kahit madalas naman, I still hug him and my Mom na para bang years kami hindi nagkikita. Anyway, my parents have both already passed on and I'm glad that I did the things I did and that my brother and I spoilt them with local and international travels and concerts and even material things (even luxury bags like LV na they didn't ask for but were happy to receive), kasi maigsi lang pala ang ibinigay sa kanila na buhay. ❤ They didn't even get to retire because they passed away at ages 59 and 61. But I'm left eith so many wonderful memories with them that I can come back to until the end of my days.♥️ Sorry, napahaba ang kwento ko😅

[underthecameraingermany]

I so love the solemnity how you present everything in a calm and settle way about your children growing up tsaka ung self reflection din as a parent.

[pioalindogan]

May similarity nang konti situation natin, pareho din kaming nurse na mag asawa and we have an only son that we raised here in the US, ganyan din anak namin, when he finished high school we tried to influence him to take up medical field but instead he went into software engineering . I warned him to study hard and stay focused sa awa nang Diyos he was able to finish bachelor’s degree in software engineering, at that time job was scarce and experience is hard to come by so I pushed him to enlist in the Air Force. Since he joined the military he has been very disciplined that we were surprised that when he is home his room is very orderly and his bed is well made. He does his own laundry, fold and iron his own clothes and helps us do things at home. It was night and day coz before he mostly spends his day playing computer games and watching anime movies and his room was so messy. Total transformation and I am so thankful that I pushed him to join. Now he loves his job in the Air Force and he has been traveling a lot mostly overseas for his assignments.

[wsjkifq]

Not all children are hard to raise up in America, even in the Philippines they’re hard raise and no manners at all cause by the social media. Let’s lift up everything to God when it comes to raising our children!

[kwtdpuj]

Being here in d USA for the last 20 years I have to agree to all of your ideas experienced here. At times I get scared of the coming future but then CHANGE is always inevitable. Kaya we will just pray.

[ma.carlagavino]

So true, actually comparing their generations to ours, ang laki ng difference. Tama ka Ate G, keep on saving. Kasi hindi tayo forever healthy and forever wealthy👍🏼 Pwede ka ng gumawa ng short movie, you are so great. Ang sarap pakinggan ng voice mo😍😊🥰

[Citocruz]

I love your vlogs because they are so realistic. I’m surprised that you had to do all of these for your fil am kids. Ours have to do their own d washing. We just lowered our expectations and not expect them to be perfec❤t. All we did was live as morally and and spiritually as we could muster and they just followed suit. Now they can clean, cook, not perfectly but good enough. Because my wife is so education oriented all of them finished college and even went to graduate school. Our main goal was just to love them with all our hearts and everything came to place. Adults na sila pero nag hug parin. I still kiss my daughter every time I driver her to work. Ok lang na she decided not to drive. And she’s 35

[dannynicart]

In every family, there seems to be a member who goes against the norms, regardless of the parents' efforts to instill their values.

[nctfxsv]

Kadalasan mga pinoy na lumaki sa states o ibang bansa napaka aarti, mayayabang at mga isip superior pagdating dito sa Pinas..D naman lahat pero karamihan..

[jimmyjimjimjim]

I can say we’re pretty lucky that our daughter grew up responsible when it comes of taking care of her stuff. Since she was a little girl we already thought her of how to take care of everything. Also, she understands and knows how to speak tagalog kasi sa bahay tagalog ang pag usap namin Muğla pa noong bata siya that’s why every time we visit the Philippines ay natutuwa mga relatives namin because she can speak and understand tagalog very well. So it’s just a matter of teaching them Filipino traits from the very beginning, just saying😊👍🏼

[mmej]

this is how i am with my children. i dont have a high salary so kids took a loan fr the govt. oldest got 2 bachelors n the youngest last yr in university. very thankful they take their studies seriously. also, i said to them for you to save money, stay home everything is free.
enjoyed watching your vlog, salamat.

[ramiliopacheco]

Ngayun lang ako mapapacomment 😮. Sobrang real talk po nito. Very eye opening to everyone. Nagbabago tlga ang mundo.

[mariceldb]

As parents, we can’t promise to be always with them in their lifetime, but we can assure them that we ‘ll always love them till the end of ours.❤❤❤

[theresaoinusa]

We are very thankful that our son turned out to be good, thanks to our parents, who give us time to ourselves while taking care of our son specially pag nasa work kami.
My son’s bedroom is clean, and he does his own laundry.

[JohnGonzalez-dpby]

This is so true. I have a 13 yr old son and a 10 y.o daughter. Good thing before kami
Umalis ng Pinas me and my wife were able to instill Filipino values sa kanila and they are good kids. Just turned 2yrs here in the United States 🇺🇸 this June and while watching your videos nakaka iyak. Me and my wife are also both RN’s. Watched your videos and i’m learning a lot.

[sittisariol]

I really love your vlogs ate Gi. It is full of wisdom lagi.

[UKRN]

Sending you love and hugs ate Gi! ♥️ this video is really something.

[kuyakiko]

Nice ate Gi, I really love your blog, very informative, transparent and honest experienced. Continue to share those kind of videos. More power po ate Gi.

[riamac]

Nice video, real life story. Thanks and God bless! 🙏🏼

[LeizelSolon-znnx]

Love it!!! Swak na swak talaga on point ka Ms. Ghi