In A Farmer’s Son, Rushton features Dado Banatao, He was the son of a farmer in the rural Philippines who grew up without shoes or access to electricity. Yet, his father encouraged him to keep learning because he wanted a better life for his son.
He gives the following prompts to accompany this video:
“How many times along the path of his story in the video can you count when he might have given up? Can you list the barriers that would have caused this?
Would he have been as successful if he hadn’t wanted to make a difference in the lives of others? Why or why not?”
When I watched this video, I’m was so amazed at his persistence. My parents always said that if there was a will, there was a way and if you wanted something bad enough, you won’t let anything stand in your way. Even though he faced obstacles and disappointments, he kept on working towards his goal. What a role model for all students!
Please check out the video and think of other prompts you might come up with. Please share.
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