Children of the Ash Covered Loam (Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez)

Children of the Ash Covered Loam

*What for you is the significance of the line, "Kapag may nawala, may papalit."

          It is all about the cycle of life and death. When some things were gone, it's okay because there will be another great blessing that will come. Let us accept the fact that some things were temporary. Just be patient and wait for the right time. After all, you'll realize all the reasons why it was gone.

The How's, What If's and If ever's:

1. How can you relate to Tarang in the story? Compare your way of living to that of Tarang's.

          I should follow the rules of my parents and I should always ask their permission before doing something because they know what is good for me. They will guide me to be a good person and a good follower. When the time comes that I am already a good follower, I know that I can also be a good leader.

2. What if your belief is totally against your parents', would you still insist and ask them to listen to you? Why or why not?

          Yes, because I have the right to speak. I will explain my side with respect to them because they are my parents and I am just their child. I will not make any actions that can offend them. I will just try my best to make them understand my side.

3. If ever you were to make an ending for the story, how will you end it?

          Tarang and his family will have a bountiful harvest from their kaingin farm that will make them more comfortable in life. Also, they will have more piglets because they know how to take care of their piglets. They received these rewards because of all their hard works in life.