AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF EMPOWERING A STUDENT TO RETURN BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER PREGNANCY
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Submitted to the Prof. Flordelis Ramos Roxas
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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in ENGL 1023
Submitted by:
Panes, Joseph R.
Biri, Christine Joy
Rodriguez, Mariz O.
Punut, Isnairah M.
April 2, 2018
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No part of this research can be reproduced in parts or in whole without the permission of the researchers.
Panes, Joseph R.
Biri, Christine Joy
Rodriguez, Mariz O.
Punut, Isnairah M.
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PREFACE
The research is all about empowering a student to still pursue education after pregnancy, this is for parents to guide their children and also students to be more responsible in every act they do. As the population growth problem arises, part of which is teenage pregnancy and part of teenage pregnancy are pregnancies involving college students. Researcher’s curiosity about the possibilities of these students to return back to school gave way to do a study.
The study was undertaken at Polytechnic University of the Philippines where the researchers are taking up Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English. With the help of Mrs. Flordeliz R. Roxas, researchers answered the questions related to identified problems.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Researchers wants to give the highest glory, honor, and thanksgiving to the Author of Life, Our Almighty God, Parents who are always supportive of our endeavors, Prof. Roxas for sharing the knowledge on how to do the research paper, To all the respondents that gave a factual information, To Polytechnic University of the Philippines for molding our academic excellence and to all who made this research possible.
We hope that you enjoy reading and spread the message of hope to students coping up from this kind of situation. Thank you.
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CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY
Introduction:
Pregnancy is a major concern in the society today. The country is experiencing a rapid growth in population that contributes to different problems. In the field of education, female students may become pregnant even before they graduate. It is just proper that we are aware of the situations and circumstances of a student who got pregnant if they are still willing to pursue their education because they are also a vital part of nation building. If we will empower these students to continue pursuing their dreams, then we are creating hopes to every students who are in the said situation.
I.The Problem
Statement of the problem:
It is a dilemma that a student will no longer continue their studies after giving birth. The researchers would want to prove there are still hopes for these students. With obstacles connected with this, they can still always take the first step to change their lives. Even if there are so many considerations to make, they still have the power to choose education.
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Objective and Aims:
The objective of the research preparation is to enlighten the minds of students to fight for their dreams, specifically, it aims to know the current data of pregnancy among PUP BSED students, to develop the understanding of the challenges a pregnant student is facing. The research also aim to encourage out of school pregnant women to return back to school, It also aims to give information where to seek help and support for their situation. And lastly, it aims to information a student that there is more to life after pregnancy and they are not limited to the four corners of their homes.
Delimitation of the study:
This is study is simply limited to pregnancy among PUP BSED students. Data gathered around College of Education.
Importance of the Study:
The researchers think that the issue of pregnancy is timely and relevant to PUP BSED students. It is crucial to be pregnant in their path of being an educator because they may encounter serious, physical, emotional, psychological, and financial problems. It is better to have focus in whatever they do in school than to have another obligation aside from studies.
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- Definition and Terms
- Pregnancy
- The condition of a woman that is going to have a baby or babies.
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- Rate
- The number of times something happens or is done during a particular period of time.
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- Empower
- To promote Self-Actualization or influence.
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- Data
- Facts or information used usually to calculate, analyze, or plan something.
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- Source
- A person, book, etc. that gives information.
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- Method
- A way of doing something.
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CHAPTER II
SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND METHODS OF STUDY
Source of information:
Researchers used valuable and related information over the internet, particularly from the official websites of the Philippine Statistic Authority, Department of Higher Education. Researchers also used information from a national broadsheet, broad media. Interviews with authorities and credible source of information were also conducted, and the testimonies and experiences of current students or returning students are also the source of information.
Method of Study:
The researchers used several methods in doing this study. Analyzation of Data was used to determine the rate of pregnancy among BSED students. Enumeration is also one of the methods; Researchers enumerated some circumstances of a pregnant student. Researchers did comparison with the result of the interviews done.
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CHAPTER III
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
While researchers conducted the study, they came across related studies to the topic and these are not following.
A study published by the Philippine Statistic Authority on August 28,2014 entitled “One ten young Filipino Women age 15-29 is already a mother or pregnant with the first child’’. The Age bracket is showing the age where a student is about to enter college and/or currently enrolled in college level. Researchers also found a research submitted by Bueno, Ma. Margarita to Faculty of Lourdes College Cagayan de Oro City and as also published in UKESSays.com, also anchored with the information from the Philippine Statistic Authority. And the article of Juliet Revita entitled “DepEd wont Expel pregnant students gives a strong reason for the students to continue their studies. Expulsion is evident in some Catholic schools, and this is a positive outlook for the equal right to education.
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CHAPTER IV
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
The researchers got the chance to interview some returning students of PUP BSED and see this as clear manifestation that women nowadays are giving importance with their education even after pregnancy to the point of fulfilling their responsibility as a mother and a student at the same time. It’s not easy to be in this kind of situation. Issues arising out of pregnancy in school like expulsion will lead to demoralization on the part of the student. Everybody has the right to education even at the state of pregnancy. Given that some catholic schools tends to expel a pregnant student. It is good to know that DepEd Mindanao initiated a memorandum not to expel a pregnant student. Researchers asked 4 enrolled and returning students of the consequence they are facing right now of pregnancy; most of them said that they need to stop their studies temporarily because of their condition. Carla Grace, a third year student experienced spotting and needs to have a bed rest, she had to file the Official Leave of absence. Meanwhile below are the circumstances leading to pregnancy based on the result of the interviews:
Curiosity, Drugs, Alcohol Lack of Education Lack of Attention Anxiety, Depression Family Problems
Below are the consequences of pregnancy among students:
Financial Problems Health Problems They stop for a period of time Emotional Disturbances Psychological Disturbance
Having said, Researchers found out that from a population of III PUP BSED students, 4 are becoming pregnant that represents 3.6% pregnancy rate. Data from the Philippine statistic authority matches with the interviews that the age bracket of pregnancy is between 16-20 years old, a very crucial stage in the
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life of woman. Some of the resource person thinks that chances of returning to school are low. A Teacher named Michael Glen Amor stated that a student may come from a low income and marginalized families making it difficult for her to come back and even if a student came from a well-off family, a mother should
take care of her child and a paramount consideration for not returning to school. However according to Geraldine Baranal, a third year BSED student, in her section pregnant students continued attending classes, and thats s total courage and determination.
Educational Institution plays a very important role in molding the minds and hearts of the youth. School is a training ground and sometimes it has also a role in opposite sex relationship. Educational Institution must proactively educate learner about the consequences of early and unwanted pregnancy. Geraldine Baranal said that this institution responsible for citizen education must be integrated to the curriculum to protect our youth.
The support system is also essential when we think of empowering students. They can seek help to the following:
Parents or Family Good Friends Teachers Guidance Counselors Immediate Professors College / Department heads Health workers
These also show in the result of the interview students may keep it secret to their family because of the fear but they should be the first to know. Good friends can be a channel to relate some emotional matters; a Guidance counselor can enlighten the min of a confused student. Immediate Professors should also be informed because the academic standing is in their hands. Department head plays also an important role in facilitating the process of filling leave of absence and the process as a returning student, a Health workers may be a Nurse or Doctors that can help monitor the status of pregnancy.
This is an inspirational story when we hear a woman fighting for their education; all of them said that the biggest motivation is their child. They are facing consequences because they are worth facing for. Struggling with time management is real but it is temporary. There is always a reason to continue with life.
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CHAPTER V
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
After the comprehensive study, it can be conducted that:
- There is need to talk about pregnancy among PUP students.
- It takes understanding to address the issue.
- Reduction of pregnancy rate is possible.
- There are people that can help a pregnant student.
- There still hope for pregnant student.
Researchers also finally conducted that we can really empower a pregnant student to continue studying.
Based on the conclusions, the researchers came up with following recommendations:
- To be more open about the issue of pregnancy.
- Create programs literally to help students.
- Monitor the pregnancy rate among PUP BSED students.
- Create a community of support system.
- Uplift the spirit of a pregnant student all the time.
And the final recommendation is to do further studies, create more relevant questions that can help answer different circumstances of pregnancy.
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Topic: Empowering a student to return back to school after Pregnancy
Group Members:
Rodriguez, Mariz O. Created Chapter I
Punut, Isnairah M. Created Chapter II
Biri, Christine Joy Created Chapter III
Panes, Joseph R. Created Chapter IV, over all writer
Biri, Christine Joy Created Chapter V, encoder
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APPENDIX
Interview no. 1
Person Interviewed: Ms. Jennifer Estifanio
Position: Teacher
Date of Interview: March 14, 2018
Place of Interview: PUP Campus
Interviewer: Mariz Rodriguez
Question I: What are the circumstances of teenage pregnancy among PUP BSED students?
Answer I: The circumstances that may happen in a teenage pregnancy
is that it may have a big impact to a person’s whole life. It
may lead to family trouble, out of school youth and over
population.
Question II: What are the consequences of pregnancy to PUP BSED
students?
Answer II: Some of students, I encountered they gave up their studies
chose to be a mother or father to their child and forced to
get a job to sustain their basic needs.
Question III: What is the rate of teen age pregnancy among PUP BSED
students?
Answer III: I think, 3%.
Question IV: What is the age bracket of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED students?
Answer IV: 16-19 years old.
Question V: What are the chances that they will return back to school
after pregnancy?
Answer V: They have a little chance to get back in their studies.
Question VI: What are the motivations for them to pursue their studies
after pregnancy?
Answer VI: The advice that I can give is, they need to continue their
studies for them to achieve their dreams. It’s not too late
to educate themselves so that they will impart what
they have learned to their child or children.
Question VII: How can we give solutions and recommendations?
Answer VII: Educate the students about family planning and sex
education. Education will always start at home.
Question VIII: Why educational Institutions play an important part
Regarding this problem?
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Answer VIII: Education Institutions role is to educate the children
together with the parents.
Question IX: Where can students of PUP BSED seek help?
Answer IX: They may ask help their parents, good friends, teachers or
health centers.
Question X: When would this problem end?
Answer X: It will end if the parents and other institutions will help hand
hand on hand to support the government programs about
education and family planning.
Interview no. 2
Person Interviewed: Maria Kristina Dumalagan
Position: First year student of BSED major in English
Date of Interview: March 13, 2018
Place of Interview: PUP Campus
Interviewer: Christine Joy Biri
Question I: What are the circumstances of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED Students?
Answer I: Curiosity and vices like drugs and alcohol.
Question II: What are the consequences of pregnancy to
PUP BSED Students?
Answer II: Worries about future, delayed education and financial
problem.
Question III: What is the rate of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED Students?
Answer III: 3%
Question IV: What is the age bracket of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED students?
Answer IV: 17-20 years old.
Question V: What are the chances that they will return back to school
after pregnancy?
Answer V: There are chances because we have different kinds of
education that adjusts to people of different situations like
alternative education, distance learning which can be
enrolled online, open colleges and TESDA.
Question VI: What are the motivations for them to pursue their studies
after pregnancy?
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Answer VI: Their children and their future, redemption from their
situation.
Question VII: How can we give solutions and recommendations?
Answer VII: I think family support is very important but prevention is
much more relevant solution to this problem.
Question VIII: Why educational Institutions play an important part
Regarding this problem?
Answer VIII: Because schools have a great role when it comes
to sexual education many schools promote
abstinence until marriage but also lectures issues
of protection.
Question IX: Where can students of PUP BSED seek help?
Answer IX: Counseling groups, family and most of all God.
Question X: When would this problem end?
Answer X: I think its indefinite, teens nowadays are aggressive in
addition to that many teens as early as 12 years are
influence with alcohol and even drugs at present.
Interview no. 3
Person Interviewed: Michael Glen Amor
Position: Instructor (PUP College of Political Science & Public Administration)
Date of Interview: March 12, 2018
Place of Interview: PUP Campus
Interviewer: Joseph R. Panes
Question I: What are the circumstances of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED students?
Answer I: The possibility of not being continue their studies might end
up getting a blue collar job, and will add to the under
employment rate, and worst, would end up unemployed.
Question II: What are the chances that they will return back to school
after pregnancy and what are the motivations for them to
pursue their studies after pregnancy?
Answer II: After giving birth, the chance of returning to school is to
continue would be the, especially when the family of the
of the one who gave birth belongs to poor and
marginalized sector in our society. Even when the
father came from a well-off family, the mother will need
to take care of the child and would be a paramount
Consideration for not returning to school.
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Given a chance to continue her studies, her great motivation
would be her child. She will definitely think of the future
of the child. A mother or parents is/are duty-bound
to provide the basic necessities of life such as food,
clothing, and shelter.
Question III: How can we give Solutions and Recommendations?
Answer III: As a Teacher, my obligation is not just to teach but to also
touch the heart of my students. Motivating my students
To persevere and opening their eyes of the true essence
Of a Teacher.
Question IV: Why educational Institutions play an important part
Regarding this problem?
Answer IV: The role of educational institution like PUP, is very important
not just in cultivating the minds of its students but to
make every students became responsible and patriotic
citizen. Every school should establish a
mechanism that will liven the minds of the students to
study hard and to avoid unwanted acts that would
prevent them from graduating. Absence of such
mechanism could result to failing grades, dropping of
subjects, drug addiction or unwanted pregnancy to
women.
Question V: Where to seek help?
Answer V: Families, Friends, and Teachers.
Question VI: When would this problem end?
Answer VI: There is no such thing as perfect world. Things happen for
a reason. If there is no cure , maybe could lessen the
case of unwanted pregnancy. We are all connected to
each other, your acts or my acts will affect, in one way
or the other, the people around you and people
around us. But Education is the key to eventually stop
or lessen the incident of teenage pregnancy
Interview no. 4
Person Interviewed: Geraldine Baranal
Position: Third year Student BSED English
Date of Interview: March 14, 2018
Place of Interview: PUP Campus
Interviewer: Mariz Rodriguez
Question I: What are circumstances of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED Students?
Answer I: Greater possibility to quit schooling and enter into the work
field without sufficient knowledge and skills among the
victims (teen-aged moms and their partners)
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Question II: What are the consequences of pregnancy to PUP BSED
students?
Answer II: Their academic performance might be negatively affected
because of added responsibility.
Question III: What is the rate of teen age pregnancy among PUP
BSED Students?
Answer III: 2 out of 31. Not sure, but we already have 2 teen-aged
moms in our batch.
Question IV: What is the age bracket of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED students?
Answer IV: 18-19 years old.
Question V: What are the chances that they will return back to school
After pregnancy?
Answer V: In our case, they still continued the semester even while
they are pregnant and is still continuing now after they
gave birth.
Question VI: What are the motivations for them to pursue their studies
after pregnancy?
Answer VI: In my perspective, It’s their desire to really finish college
For their selves and for their famiy as well.
Question VII: How can we give solutions and recommendations?
Answer VII: For education Institutions, It can be helpful to really
consider Integrating sex education and responsible
citizen education in the curriculum, for to students to
become fully enlightened about the consequences of
early pregnancy.
Question VIII: Why educational Institutions play an important part
Regarding this problem?
Answer VIII: Educational institutions plan an important part in this
problem because they provide most of the learning
that individuals acquire in life, shaping their beliefs
and ideals in life. Schools can be said as the center
of learning of individuals. Foremost, schools are
designed to produce holistic individuals who are
competently productive and morally responsible
citizens.
Question IX: Where can students of PUP BSED seek help?
Answer IX: They can get helpful advice from their school’s guidance
counselors, teachers, and from their parents and
accountable friends as well.
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Question X: When would this problem end?
Answer X: I think by the faithful implementation of sex education and
those form of education which teaches the individuals
how to become morally responsible citizens, will be
of great contribution in solving this problem. Also, it’s
very ideal for parents, teachers and friends to do their
best together in guiding them
Interview no. 5
Person Interviewed: Leah Jane Retuya
Position: Teacher
Date of Interview: March 14, 2018
Place of Interview: PUP Campus
Interviewer: Mariz Rodriguez
Question I: What are the circumstances of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED Students?
Answer I: If they have a boyfriend or their peers push them to enjoy
and forget their priorities.
Question II: What are the consequences of pregnancy to PUP BSED
students?
Answer II: They stop studying that most of them are not able to finish
college.
Question III: What is the rate of teen age pregnancy among PUP
BSED Student?
Answer III: 5-10
Question IV: What is the age bracket of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED students?
Answer IV: 16-20 years old.
Question V: What are the chances that they will return back to school
After pregnancy?
Answer V: Lower chance because they have their responsibilities as
parents.
Question VI: What are the motivations for them to pursue their studies
after pregnancy?
Answer VI: For their children to have a good life.
Question VII: How can we give solutions and recommendations?
Answer VII: Avoid people or places that temp you to commit sins that
you will regret.
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Question VIII: Why educational Institutions play an important part
Regarding this problem?
Answer VIII: With proper education students will realize the
importance of education and they will know the
things that will hinder them to finish education.
Question IX: Where can students of PUP BSED seek help?
Answer IX: To their family, friends and professionals.
Question X: When would this problem end?
Answer X: Of their will be a good education system and leaders in the
Country that will focus on this matter.
Interview no. 6
Person Interviewed: Carla Grace Dulap
Position: Third year Student BSED Math
Date of Interview: March 12, 2018
Place of Interview: PUP Campus
Interviewer: Joseph Panes
Question I: What are the circumstances of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED Students?
Answer I: During my pregnancy in my first trimester, I have difficulty
in going to school early because of my morning
sickness and dizziness sometimes I’m also getting shy
going to school to the university when i am around 4-5
months because of the way people looked at me.
Question II: What are the consequences of pregnancy to PUP BSED
students?
Answer II: The consequences was I need to stop schooling for a year
because I had a spotting in my 5th month so I need to
have a bed rest until i gave birth.
Question III: What are the motivations for them to pursue their studies
after pregnancy?
Answer III: Just think of your child for their future. Also always think
that your child will be proud of you because even if you
had a baby, you still continued schooling yes it is hard
but everything will be okay if you achieve your goal.
Question IV: Why educational Institutions play an important part
Regarding this problem?
Answer IV: The part of the educational institutions here is to give
advices. Like what Mr. Aguilar told me. If you want to
continue your studies even to the point of carrying a
baby in your womb, that’s fine. Don’t be ashamed
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because whether it’s a choice or decision, you should be
proud. The chairperson of the Department helped me
file my leave of Absence.
Question V: Where can students of PUP BSED seek help?
Answer V: I seek help from our chairperson, I was enrolled when
found out I’m pregnant and my aunt decided to
widraw my subject. The Chairperson did not let me to
widraw my subject.
Interview no. 7
Person Interviewed: Sarah Jean Cabanig
Position: Instructor (PUP College of Science)
Date of Interview: March 12, 2018
Place of Interview: PUP Campus
Interviewer: Joseph Panes
Question I: What are the circumstances of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED Students?
Answer I: Students seems to get an easy access to risk factors like
Pornography over the internet. This pornographic
materials can be transferred from one device to
another very easy some students are seeking
attention and find a person to run to.
Question II: What are the consequences of pregnancy to PUP BSED
students?
Answer II: Aside from humiliation and embarrassment, a student may
suffer from depression. The life of teenage mom will
also be at risk a student would spend time home
taking care of a child.
Question III: What is the age bracket of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED students?
Answer III: 16-19 years old.
Question IV: What are the chances that they will return back to school
After pregnancy?
Answer IV: PUP students are resilient and serious in earning a college
degree. Free tuition fee is a very good indicator that a
student will continue her studies.
Question V: What are the motivations for them to pursue their studies
after pregnancy?
Answer V: Their child.
Question VI: How can we give solutions and recommendations?
Answer VI: There should be a symposium being conducted inside the
school where in theres a discussion about the
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Sensitive and timely issue. There should also be a
continuous counseling.
Question VII: Where can students of PUP BSED seek help?
Answer VII: Families, Guidance counselor, Brgy, officials and Health
workers.
Question VIII: When would this problem end?
Answer VIII: If students give importance of their education rather than
Their relationship with opposite sex.
Interview no. 8
Person Interviewed: Roxanne Sebastian
Position: First year Student BSED English
Date of Interview: March 14, 2018
Place of Interview: PUP Campus
Interviewer: Christine Joy Biri
Question I: What are the circumstances of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED Students?
Answer I: Based on my Experience, teenage pregnancy problems are
Quiet difficult I don’t have a work to sustain my cravings
I can’t handle my feelings when I’m dizzy or vomiting. I
Don’t have a work to fulfill the needs of my child and
also I don’t know anything about parenting at my young
age but I must say that I survive all these with the help
of my family.
Question II: What are the consequences of pregnancy to PUP BSED
students?
Answer II: They might consider dropping out of school and be forced
To enter the work field, hence, affecting their future
career.
Question III: What is the rate of teen age pregnancy among PUP
BSED Students?
Answer III: 3% out of 10 PUPian student pregnant I must see go to
School.
Question IV: What is the age bracket of teenage pregnancy among
PUP BSED students?
Answer IV: I think 16-19 years old.
Question V: What are the chances that they will return back to school
After pregnancy?
Answer V: They had always a chance to go back to study. Like me
because I wanted to get my diploma someday not
for the better future of my son.
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Question VI: What are the motivations for them to pursue their studies
after Pregnancy?
Answer VI: For me the motivation that pursuing me to continue my
studies is my parents and especially my son they all
the reason why I want to finish my study.
Question VII: How can we give solutions and recommendations?
Answer VII: For parents. It’s very necessary that they intentionally
guide their children throughout their journey in life
making their children feel their love and concern for
them and instilling on them a wisdom that they need
in order to traverse the course of life peacefully, and
successfully.
Question IX: Where can students of PUP BSED seek help?
Answer IX: Parents, Health center staff, Friends, Teacher
Question X: When would this problem end?
Answer X: Just study hard, and pursue your dreams in life.
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