Effects of Parental Migration to Intermediate Pupils of Labac Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Over the past few decades, migration-both international and internal-has increased dramatically. It presents both opportunities and challenges for societies, communities, and individuals. Children are affected by migration in all regions of the globe. In our school, intermediate pupils whose parents are working abroad, possesses a different kind of behavior that affects him, his performance in school and how he reacts in the people around him. In this study, the authors report a comprehensive account of factors affecting the children in parental migration. The goal of the researcher is to gather and analyze adequate data to better understand how migration affects societies, families and especially children left behind by their parents.

METHODS

The descriptive method had been employed to gather the needed data. The results were tabulated and computed using the most appropriate statistical tool. Ten intermediate pupils out of eighteen learners whose parents are working abroad were interviewed and provided with the Survey Questionnaire that will be the main data gathering instrument.

RESULTS

It was evident that the majority of the parents working abroad are mothers who are supposed to be at home to take care of their children, attend school activities and be present during special occasions in the life of their children. Some of the intermediate pupils do not have a fatherly image to consult with or seek advice and comfort during conflicts. Most of the problems met by the intermediate pupils whose parents are working abroad have a great impact on the pupil's performance in school and their well-being.

The topmost problem is about proper caring, guidance and lacking motivation to study.

DISCUSSIONS

The results implicate the need for assistance to pupils having issues about their performance in school and well-being. In line with this, the approved action plan will be given to teachers with pupils whose parents are working abroad. It will be implemented and practiced within the school from the given timeline to bridge the gap between families of parents working abroad and their children.