'Left behind' to 'get ahead': A parent's sacrifice

Did the heartache and pain of being away translated to a better life?

Left-behind children rationalise their situation with the phrase 'It's for us.'' Source: Supplied

Many parents, mostly mothers are forced to work overseas with the hope of providing their children with good education and better opportunities for the future. Part of Elizer Jay de los Reyes' PhD Research 'Left behind' to 'get ahead'? Youth futures in localities' looks into the sacrifices parents made in exchange for a promising future for their children. 

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