Filipino family is a refuge and support for its members in time of crisis. On one way or another, reliance on the family or clan is typical of societies in which one cannot rely on public authorities, bank accounts or insurance policies for security. Anoher point the article discussed is the irresponsibility of many of the men in our society. This goes back to the child-rearing practices: the boys are often allowed to run wild while the girls are disciplined and often required to help.
