FILIPINO FAMILYMarthony P. Basco, MD, MPHDCFM FEU, NRMFWhy study the Filipino family? The dynamics within the family reflects the dynamics of social institutions. Society is mandated to protect the family.FILIPINO FAMILY AND CHILDRENBirthing and ParentingRelationship of children among themselvesRelationship of children with their parents and eldersChildren and workFILIPINO FAMILY AND THE YOUTHFeelings and emotionsPeer handling, selection and influenceSexual norms and behaviourMate selection and marital issuesFILIPINO FAMILY AND KINSHIPWealth and other resources within the familyIntra-familial issues (arguments and conflicts among members)Issues with relatives and close family tiesInter-familial concerns (sharing, borrowing, conflicts, etc.)FILIPINO FAMILY AND SOCIAL INSTITUTIONSEducational system (who studies first, type of course to take, financial support, etc.)Religious systemEconomic systemPolitical systemFILIPINO FAMILY AND GENDER ISSUESDifferences in roles and responsibilities within the familyMen and Women in society (educational, economic, religious, political)Rights, violence, abuse, vices, etc.FILIPINO FAMILY AND CHANGEChanging parenting styles (solo, absentee)Extra-marital issuesPre-marital concernsMigrant workersNORMS OF FILIPINO FAMILIESMarthony P. Basco, MD, MPH