09: The Sorrow We Felt (Part 1)

"Do you think that it is correct to answer and retort back to your parents disrespectfully?" Justin asked a moral question for the children to reflect on in their attitudes towards their Values Education subject today. He raised his hand, waiting for someone to answer his question.

"I guess, your parents taught you to be respectful. The Philippines are known for their courtesy and family virtues. And every Filipino kid respects the elderly especially the parents who will sustain your needs even if you grew up to be a man or a kid," Justin discussed the statements. He waited again for someone to respond, and now, another kid raised his hand.

"Yes, what can you say?"

She stood up, and answered, "Because if we become disrespectful when we are kids, we are going to grow up with that kind of attitude."

Justin nodded slowly, absorbing the answer of the kid who is alike with some teenage lady who will become an adult soon because of her mature response, and smiled.

"Thank you so much. Yo