Author

Jeremiah Bermudez Gaayon*
Lutab Elementary School/SDO Kalinga, Tappo, Apatan, Pinukpuk, Kalinga, Philippines

Abstract

This study explored the experiences of financially disadvantaged families in raising academically high-achieving children, emphasizing the role of parental support, family values, and adaptive strategies in overcoming economic challenges. Using a descriptive qualitative design, in-depth interviews were conducted with ten parents or primary caregivers from Lutab, Asibanglan, Pinukpuk, Kalinga, whose children completed elementary education and later attained professional success. Findings reveal that despite limited financial resources, parents employed various strategies, including labor-intensive work, emotional and moral support, guidance, and reinforcement of values such as perseverance, discipline, respect, and faith, to foster their children’s educational growth. Extended family involvement, community support, and external interventions such as scholarships further facilitated academic achievement. The study underscores the importance of combining strong parental commitment with institutional and community-based support to ensure equitable access to education for children from low-income households. Recommendations include promoting family values, enhancing non-material parental support, providing scholarships and learning resources, and implementing community programs to strengthen educational opportunities in rural and marginalized areas.

Keywords: Parental support, family values, financial hardship, educational resilience, community assistance.

*Corresponding author/ Email: gaayonjeremiah2024@gmail.com
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0502907

Recommended citation:
Gaayon, J. B. (2026). Success beyond limitations: Experiences of financially deprived families raising high-achieving students. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (2), 295-314. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0502907

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