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Kid Refuses to Go to School, Parents Make Him Pick Trash to Sell
While most people know the value of education, many kids think of going to school as a chore. After all, it really is quite tiresome to have to spend the entire day in school, seemingly writing and doing various tasks for hours.
But an education is important, especially if you do want to have a better future.
Photo credit: Nuttanitcha Chotsirimeteekul / Facebook
Two parents from Thailand recently went viral for an unconventional way of instilling the value of education to their son; it received mixed reactions on the internet.
Photo credit: Nuttanitcha Chotsirimeteekul / Facebook
Nuttanitcha Chotsirimeteekul and her husband were taking their eldest son, aged 5, to school when the kid threw a tantrum and refused to go. They explained hard to the kid why education is important and why he should go to school, yet the kid still refused to go.
Photo credit: Nuttanitcha Chotsirimeteekul / Facebook
So, the couple decided to make him pick trash to sell so that he will know just how hard it is to earn money the ‘manual labor’ way. This way, they could teach him that school is important.
The parents decided to take a day off their respective jobs as well to teach the kid this very important life lesson. Together, the parents accompanied the kid around the city as they made him pick up trash to sell.
Photo credit: Nuttanitcha Chotsirimeteekul / Facebook
They walked for 2.2 kilometers and, amazingly, were able to pick up bottles and trash weighing about 2kg. The kid earned 2 baht (US$0.063) after the hard work.
Photo credit: Nuttanitcha Chotsirimeteekul / Facebook
The kid was perspiring hard and was understandably tired after the hard work; thus, he told his parents they should take a bus.
“Do you have money? Taking the bus costs 10 baht,” Nuttanitcha told her son.
Photo credit: Nuttanitcha Chotsirimeteekul / Facebook
Knowing he only earned 2 baht for the hard work and didn’t have the money for the bus ride, the boy said, “No.” When she suggested that they find some more bottles and trash to sell so the kid could have more money, the boy said he won’t take the bus now; they will just walk.
“I want an ice cream,” the kid said later as they were walking.
“It costs 5 baht, do we have enough?” she asked.
“No, I don’t want it anymore,” the kid replied. “I’m so tired, it’s so hot, I want to go home.”
After that, the kid no longer complains about going to school.
Photo credit: Nuttanitcha Chotsirimeteekul / Facebook
A lot of netizens believe this was too harsh on the kid, but many also took these parents’ side and said this was one of the best ways to teach the kid that it really is still best if he would go to school.
Some complained that the life lesson was an insult to those who aren’t able to finish their education and are living in the streets, looking for trash to sell, but the parents are really just trying to teach their son the realities in life.
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SHS Student Brings Photos of Late Parents on Graduation Day
A senior high school (SHS) student brought framed photos of her late parents on her graduation day, touching many hearts and making netizens cry.
Her story has gone viral, with many netizens cheering her on and praying for her success in life…
SHS Student Brings Photos of Late Parents on Graduation Day
Graduation day is one of the best days in a student’s life, but it’s not always the happiest for all.
Some also experience a bittersweet moment because their loved ones aren’t with them. While many are due to having OFW parents who can’t be home for the special, others are because the parents have already passed on.
SHS student Juvelyn Dela Torre Eugenio, 18, of North Cotabato made netizens cry after she carried her parents’ framed photos as she marched and posed on stage to receive her diploma.
She explained that during recognition days and other special events when she was younger, it was always her mother who would accompany her on stage.
She wants to share her success and milestones with her parents, but they’re no longer around.
They lost their father to heart failure in July 2020.
In 2022, the siblings decided to let their mother enjoy a vacation with her older children in Manila, only to discover that she was sick and already in the terminal stages of a stage 4 battle with the Big C. They lost her shortly thereafter.
Juvelyn shared that losing their parents took a toll on her mental health, especially because she had to stand as a parent to her younger brother.
On graduation day, she vowed that she wouldn’t cry despite seeing all the other students with their parents.
But she broke down on stage when a concerned teacher asked her about her parents and offered words of consolation after she showed her their photos.
Despite the challenges, Juvelyn plans on continuing her journey as she dreams of becoming a lawyer someday.
How to Become a Lawyer in the Philippines
- Complete a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Sciences.
- Pass the PhiLSAT (Philippine Law School Admission Test)
- Complete law school.
- Complete the law internship.
- Pass the bar exams.
Did you know that lawyers in PAO (Public Attorney’s Office) with an entry-level position (Public Attorney I) earn a basic salary of Php95,000 (salary grade 25)?
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Elementary Students Praised for Playing “One Day” Using Ukuleles
Elementary students at a school in Mindanao earned praise online after playing “One Day” using their ukuleles for a presentation.
Many netizens were impressed about their skills, with some commenting that it’s a difficult piece to play on a ukulele, yet most of them nailed it! Wow.
Elementary Students Play “One Day” Using Their Ukuleles
A lot of people these days have this mistaken notion that kids are only fond of using cellphones and no longer enjoy playing with traditional toys or learning how to use a traditional musical instrument – because you can find lots of options for those online or with their phones.
But a group of students from Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School impressed netizens with their skills in playing the ukulele as they presented “One Day” for the school’s 100-year celebration.
Seated on the steps of their school, the kids played the musical instruments seamlessly, except for a few issues.
And while some netizens pointed out that one of the kids appear to be struggling with the proper chords and kept shifting around during the entire performance, the overall presentation is still quite impressive!
Many netizens even commented on the post of the Facebook page “Kung Taga-Oroquieta City Ka” that they were deeply touched by the kids’ presentation and were crying while watching. Awww.
A lot also praised the coaches who made this possible – and others felt proud of the children even if they had no idea who these little ones are.
It’s also quite impressive to see that the class had so many ukuleles. It is unknown whether the kids own the musical instruments or if the school provided them, but what’s clear is that their presentation is truly admirable.
What’s a Ukulele?
A ukulele is a type of string musical instrument that’s smaller than a guitar. It usually has nylon strings as opposed to the metal used in standard guitars.
The instrument also has four strings but isn’t considered a “kid’s instrument” only. Instead, it can be played by kids and adults alike.
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Proud Vendor Dad Offers Free Taho after Daughter Passes Board Exams for Teachers
One proud vendor dad offered free taho for everyone when his daughter passed the LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers).
Netizens were even more impressed to learn that the young lady passed after doing a self-review.
Truly amazing, right?
Vendor Offers Free Taho after Daughter Passes Teacher’s Board
Passing the board exams is truly a milestone that everyone can be proud of – and most of the time, the parents are their children’s proudest cheerleaders!
Of course, spouses and kids also feel the same thing. For example, a taxi driver offered free rides after his wife passed the LET.
The proud parents of a student who passed that same LET are also offering free taho to their customers.
Bobby and Rose Torallo happily got a tarpaulin up to celebrate the success of their daughter, Rosebel Cielo Torallo. The young woman had graduated cum laude from Baao Community College in Baao, Camarines Sur.
Apparently, based on her mom’s post on Facebook, she had also self-reviewed for the licensure exams – and this made her success even sweeter for the family.
In the post of her mom, Rose, it showed that the family’s main source of income is from selling taho. It was through this that the parents were able to send their kids to school.
Rose lamented that there were times when people looked down on their because they are “just” taho vendors.
Thankfully, the family didn’t mind what these people are saying. Instead, they persevered and put their faith in God.
She thanked all her kids for cooperating and striving hard to succeed in their studies even if their parents are only supporting them by selling taho.
How to Celebrate Passing the Board Exams
There are many ways to celebrate passing the board the exams. Some of these are:
- Throwing a party
- Buying cake
- Going on a trip
- Treating your family, friends, or even strangers to something (such as a free rides from taxi drivers or free taho from vendors)
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