i will be moveing to the philippines to be marryed and my wife to be has a 7 yr son i want to be the best step dad i can be and we (me and my step son) are all ready off to a good start i wouold like to know some of the differences between philippine childern and american childern stuff like different habets and the different ways the childern arre raised there i am sure its very different than being raised here in the usa...dose that make any since...
2006-10-21 16:37:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
Quit using the word step, the only steps in the house are the ones that go up and down. It is not about being a good step parent it is about being a good parent.
Being a good parent involves, love, discipline with compassion, consistency, humor, fun and quality time spent together. You and your wife should always be a united force in front of the child.
It is good that you are seeking to do this right, there will be cultural differences but all children need love and discipline.
2006-10-21 16:48:24 · answer #1 · answered by freemansfox 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They are mostly and pretty much brought up the American way and most are Catholics or Muslims. Not too sure what religion your missus belongs to, but you might wanna start your study from there.
Then again,kids there might not be very exposed to the latest technologies, like kids from where you're coming from. So,you might wanna lower your treats to them and don't overwhelm them with stuffs. You might spoilt them.
Have Fun!
2006-10-21 22:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Geo C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look I don't know how they live.Am sure that you will make the best dad that kid will ever have.The first big thing is breath.Then relax and take day by day.One in protein thing always learn from the kids they make a great teachers.Good luck.Tell your wife I said hello from the U.S.Good luck.
2006-10-21 16:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
congratulations on your coming wedding..well I think you wouldn't really have to worry about the child since filipino children aren't really that demanding and respect their elders so much that they won't cause any major issues..but they're basically the same as children from all over the world, which means that they would always look forward to having a happy family,and of course some fun...
2006-10-21 17:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by Tricky 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, children from there are different from children here.. but no worries about ur step son.. for sure his mom taught him to be a good and loving kid.. thats how children are raised here anyway to be a nice person.. :)
2006-10-21 18:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by kenshi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just take it easy..be yourself..spend more time with the kid so that you'll get to know him more at the same time..talk to you wife about what he wanted and what he doesnt want ..you can already talk to a 7 year old..and definitely you both will learn to compromise...in due time, it will work out fine..
2006-10-21 17:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by black.berries 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just be yourself at first but on't push yourself too much. at first the kid may be shy. generally, filipino kids are shy esp at the resence of foreigners. but once u establish a certain relationship and bonding, you can easily relate with him.
good luck.
2006-10-22 03:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by math 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋