Filipino idiosyncrasies-I’m uniquely Filipino: The Filipino Youth- a Product of its Own Country

(InfoComrade.com)


As time goes by, changes are brought one by one to the different nations of the world. The continuous modernization, industrialization and increasing levels of urbanization along with the worsening status of poverty have drastically changed the face of the Filipino society and people. Each of these transitions affects each Filipino family, and what’s worse, it’s effects to every Filipino youth. But still, you can recognize the true nature of being a Filipino with their actions. Philippines is a gifted nation; Filipino youth, still carry those gifts.
By just standing at one corner and observing each Filipino youth, we can merely see the gifts of the Filipino people. Changes may affect them, but not all their natures. The Filipino youth is friendly. He easily gets himself in groups or “barkada” as what they call it. And being one of the members of the group and as a friend, he fights for the sake of his companions and is always there for a sense of mutual help. They even work together not for payment but to have a bonding. This is the spirit of “pakikisama.” As a friend, they tend to be more loyal with each other. They offer an unending love & support. There may be times that one of them gets wrong, still they forgive him because of the trust that they have with each other. The Filipino youth is hospitable, as always. With each friend they gather, they welcome him full of kindness. They offer everything they have and not being selfish about it, as they do it, they make you feel “at home”, and treat you as their brother/sister. The Filipino youth has a great respect also for their elders and parents. Yes, sometimes we may notice unpleasant things, but it’s their way of defending their selves (sometimes in a wrong way). As a young person, they obey their elders and do anything that could make them happy and feel young “at heart.” The Filipino youth is closely attached to his family and also his friends. He finds it difficult losing another member of the group or family member. In line with this, he always says- One for all, all for one.
We may see some teens singing current pop hits and dancing current dance steps, but if we dig deeper, we can find out that Filipino youth is still a product of its own country. Everything may change, but we, Filipino youths, will still carry the pride of every Filipino in the world.