A Twitter post on X (formally Twitter) has garnered attention, amassing 2.5 million views, 42K likes, 10K reposts, and 104 replies. OP posted a screenshot capturing a heart-to-heart talk between a mother and son at a fast-food restaurant. In his caption, he noted, “nakita ko ‘to sa TikTok huhu [I saw this on TikTok]” as the full video was posted in TikTok by Chen Sario Hernandez, now with 1.7 million views, 277K likes, more than 3K comments, and more than 5K shares.
In the video, the parent emphasized the importance of prioritizing the well-being of a child over their grades.
When her son opened up about his academic concerns, such as slow writing and not being at the top of his class rank, she reassured him, expressing love and pride in his efforts.
“Don’t worry anak, sabi ko naman sayo ok lang kahit wala kang award. Ang importante ginagawa mo yung best mo at nag-aaral ka mabuti. Kung wala ka sa rank hindi ibig sabihin nun hindi ka matalino at magaling. Matalino at magaling ka anak sa sarili mong paraan. Mag-enjoy ka lang sa school at wag ma-pressure ok? Proud sayo si mama at papa palagi. [Don’t worry son, I told you it’s okay even if you don’t have an award. The important thing is that you do your best and study hard. Not because you are not in the rank does not mean you’re not smart. You’re smart in your own way, son. Just enjoy school and don’t be pressured, okay? Mom and dad are always proud of you.]”
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This heartfelt conversation resonated with many, mostly telling how it healed their inner child. Some expressed that these words were what they needed yet failed to hear.
The social media users also praised Chen and parents like her for breaking the curse of academic pressure placed on a child’s shoulders.
The responses showed that many Filipinos craved parental support when they were young and believed that we should change how we view academic achievements. It highlighted the importance of focusing on both emotional well-being and academic success.
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