The late actress Jaclyn Jose made history as the first Filipina to win a prestigious Cannes Award for Best Actress, but her legacy transcends her achievements to inspire single mothers like herself.
In a recent interview with entertainment vlogger Ogie Diaz, she bared her soul, sharing the challenges she faced as a solo parent and the lessons she learned along the way.
As she reminisced about raising her two kids—Andi and Gwen—and talked about her hopes for their future, Jaclyn dished out some serious parenting wisdom
Here are some powerful takeaways from the late actress about parenting:
Let them fly.
“Kung ano man yung gusto nilang tahakin, gusto ko silang hayaan. Kasi I want them to enjoy life, kasi life is short, it may sound cliche pero ayun ang gusto ko for them.”
Despite her fears, Jaclyn believed in giving her kids the freedom to chase their dreams—even if it meant studying abroad or moving to far-flung destinations. When Andi chose to relocate to Siargao, Jaclyn did not interfere, acknowledging the importance of allowing her kids to chart their own course.
Learn from the best—your kids.
“Marami akong natutunan kay Andi. Well for one yung pareresign niya para sa mga anak niya, hindi ko kaya gawin yun. Dun ako bilib na bilib sa kanya, kasi kinalimutan niya lahat.”
Jaclyn expressed admiration for Andie’s bold decision to uproot her life and seek peace and quiet in Siargao with her family. She also said that Andi was a very capable mother who did not care about society’s limitations to protect the ones she loves.
You can say sorry to your children, too.
“Masama ba’ng humingi ng tawad sa anak kung mayroon kang pagkakamali? Hindi naman siguro. Okey lang naman siguro ‘yun.”
Acknowledging that parents are fallible too, Jaclyn emphasized the importance of humility. By admitting their mistakes, parents not only demonstrate accountability but also instill in their kids the value of standing up for what is right.
