The Effects of Parental Absence on Teenagers
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES DILIMAN
EXTENSION PROGRAM IN PAMPANGA
CSEZ, Clarkfield, Pampanga
MOM, DAD, WHERE ARE YOU?
THE EFFECTS OF PARENTAL ABSENCE ON TEENAGERS
A research paper by Denise Klariss de San Andres as a completion for English 10, 2nd Semester, AY 2012-2013
Submitted to Prof. Cynthia S. Sanguyu
Eng10, WF 2:30-4:00
April 2013
Abstract
The research entitled Mom, Dad, Where Are You: The Effects of Parental Absence on teenagers was chosen by the researcher for her father works away from their family. She wants to know the effects on her by this situation. This research will help teenagers cope with being away from parents and aid those people around them to direct them to the right paths. The researcher found out different sources that gave her information about the topic. Teenagers who are away from their parents might look for attention, guidance and belongingness from other people. Some might entertain vices and be rebellious. Thinking is also affected which might cause failing of subjects. On the other hand, the researcher found out that listening to these teenagers will help them cope with the situation. Guardians should keep an eye on them. Teenagers might also use media and technology in expressing their feelings. The researcher recommends teenagers who are in the situation to know what the effects of this on them so that they can manage it. This research also gave them options on how to survive being away from parents.
I. Background of the Study
Nowadays, there are lots of parents who work away from their families. Some of them are OFWs who work in other countries while some work in cities leaving their family in the province. Others are away because they are in prison. These parents usually have teenage children who are affected by their absence. According to Feldman (2010),”teenage years are the most crucial years of development which needs guidance from parents.” The researcher studied the effects of
EXTENSION PROGRAM IN PAMPANGA
CSEZ, Clarkfield, Pampanga
MOM, DAD, WHERE ARE YOU?
THE EFFECTS OF PARENTAL ABSENCE ON TEENAGERS
A research paper by Denise Klariss de San Andres as a completion for English 10, 2nd Semester, AY 2012-2013
Submitted to Prof. Cynthia S. Sanguyu
Eng10, WF 2:30-4:00
April 2013
Abstract
The research entitled Mom, Dad, Where Are You: The Effects of Parental Absence on teenagers was chosen by the researcher for her father works away from their family. She wants to know the effects on her by this situation. This research will help teenagers cope with being away from parents and aid those people around them to direct them to the right paths. The researcher found out different sources that gave her information about the topic. Teenagers who are away from their parents might look for attention, guidance and belongingness from other people. Some might entertain vices and be rebellious. Thinking is also affected which might cause failing of subjects. On the other hand, the researcher found out that listening to these teenagers will help them cope with the situation. Guardians should keep an eye on them. Teenagers might also use media and technology in expressing their feelings. The researcher recommends teenagers who are in the situation to know what the effects of this on them so that they can manage it. This research also gave them options on how to survive being away from parents.
I. Background of the Study
Nowadays, there are lots of parents who work away from their families. Some of them are OFWs who work in other countries while some work in cities leaving their family in the province. Others are away because they are in prison. These parents usually have teenage children who are affected by their absence. According to Feldman (2010),”teenage years are the most crucial years of development which needs guidance from parents.” The researcher studied the effects of
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