Episode 4: Ridiculous Family Expectations

Growing up Filipino-American has its ups and downs. Thankfully, our crazy upbringing isn’t just something found in our families — it’s experiences that span across many Filipino families. We’re connected, homies!

In episode 4 of CRACKING THE COCONUT, we dive into some crazy Filipino expectations, such as no dating till after schooling was accomplished. And it wouldn’t be a Fil-Am story without a little parental toxicity. While these experiences may just be over-protective Filipino parents doing their best to raise kids in America, sometimes these expectations come with detrimental side effects.

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