K Brosas says children should not be obligated to support their parents

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June 25, 2026 | 1:26pm

MANILA, Philippines — Actress, singer, and comedienne K Brosas shared her views on the long-standing expectation that Filipino children should financially support their parents, emphasizing that such assistance should come from love rather than obligation.

Speaking about family dynamics and responsibilities in Christian Bables' vlog, K said children should not be pressured into providing financial support to their parents simply because they have reached adulthood or established careers.

“Huwag nating obligahin ‘yung anak natin. Hindi naman produkto 'yan na, ‘Oh, pinag-aral kita. Kailangan ito ang gawin mo sa akin.' Sumbat? Huwag. Ang chaka!” K said.

“Ako lang ito ha? Para sa akin, ang chaka! Maganda kung magkukusang loob ang mga anak natin. Kusang-loob, hindi ‘yung sumbat," she added.

The entertainer noted that while gratitude and family support remain important values, parents should avoid treating their children as a retirement plan.

According to K, children should be allowed to pursue their own goals, build their futures, and make financial decisions without carrying the burden of expectations.

K, who has often spoken openly about motherhood and family life, said she believes genuine acts of support become more meaningful when they are given voluntarily rather than out of guilt or pressure.

“Para sa akin, ako lang ulit to, hindi obligasyon ng anak ang sustentuhan ang mga magulang. Kung ibibigay ng anak mo sa ‘yo, ‘Thank you,Lord.' Hindi ako plastic na tatanggihan ko ‘yun. Hindi ‘yun ang sinasabi ko," K said.

“Ang sinasabi ko obligasyon [na] ‘Pagtanda ko kapag wala na akong trabaho, ikaw sasagot sa akin.' No. Kaso mayroon rin siyang sariling buhay. Kailangan niyang mag-ipon para sa sarili niya kapag nagkaanak siya,” she added.

Her remarks have resonated with many Filipinos online, sparking discussions about the balance between family responsibility and personal independence. Some social media users agreed that parents should not impose financial obligations on their children, while others pointed to the importance of giving back to parents who made sacrifices for their families.

The issue remains a widely debated topic in the Philippines, where close family ties and multigenerational support systems are deeply rooted in the culture.

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