Sending money home

[Minnesota guy]

... in response to Sending money home, posted by Humabdos on Apr 13, 2002

I realize I might catch some flack for raising this issue and I certainly don't claim to have expert knowledge. I have heard that the reason Philappino families tend to be larger is  because they want enough children to be able to support them when they become elderly. Perhaps because of this it would seem to me that at least some areas of the RP have more people than the land and water can support. Maybe some type of a social security program would allow parents to change their attitude about larger families, stabilize the population, and allow the standard of living to rise. This is what seems to of worked here in the U.S.

[Dave H]

... in response to Overpopulated?, posted by Minnesota guy on Apr 14, 2002

Hey Bill,

That may be part of the reason for some, but I think the main reason for large families is that the Philippines is a Catholic country. Birth control is taboo and somewhat expensive. My ex-wife's (Cuban/Puerto Rican) family is the same size as my present wife's family (6 kids). My ex-mother-in-law finally went against her strong Catholic beliefs and had tubal ligation. Even then, it was only after her doctor advised that she probably wouldn't survive the next pregnancy to raise her present children.

Dave H.

[Humabdos]

... in response to Overpopulated?, posted by Minnesota guy on Apr 14, 2002

You can thank the Pope for that one! The Catholic church is responsable for this problema. My Ex-filipina wife had twelve brothers and sisters. Two of her sisters have 4 kids each Guess whos taking care of them?  The Grandparents! Sometimes that plan can back fire.

Yes you might catch some flack but what you said is sometimes very true.  Humabdos

[Stephen]

... in response to Sending money home, posted by Humabdos on Apr 13, 2002

Wow....I don't think i've ever read such a negative post by a lady against her own people.

I agree that sending  hundreds of dollars to the Phils is wrong.  I mean you are teaching them to not work for themselves.

But I don't mind sending $50 a month to Tess' parents who are retired and receive $60 per month.  That's not a lot of money and it doesn't enable them to live high on the hog.

By the way....Josie states that She believe that parents should support the children, not vice versa.  Well....what about "Children, honor your parents."  If your parents have a legidimate need and you don't do what you can to take care of them then you are wrong.  Also, the Apostle Paul told the early church that "A man who does not provide for his own family is worse than an infidel".  One last example....on the Cross Jesus turned to the Apostle John and told him to take care of His mother Mary.  By Josie's standards I guess Jesus was out of line here.  WE DO HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO CARE FOR OUR PARENTS.

Josie is too general in her statements.  There are good and bad in all groups.  

Just my thoughts.

Stephen

[Dave H]

... in response to Sending money home, posted by Humabdos on Apr 13, 2002

Hey Hum,

I don't agree with all of her points either. I would certainly do all that I could to not let my parents, family or friends starve or suffer in the US either. But, I have also seen Filipinas in the US being badly used by family back home. My wife and I are not wealthy by any means, but when we can, I don't mind sending some money for a special occasion, to help with necessary food, shelter, medical care and...to equip and maintain my basketball team...Go Hurricanes!!!

Dave H.