International Journal of Advancements in Research & Technology, Volume 5, Issue 6, June-2016 99 ISSN 2278-7763 Copyright © 2016 SciResPub. IJOART “SINGLE PARENTS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN: TALES OF SURVIVAL” LORENA B. AGERO (AUTHOR) Graduate School, University of Mindanao, Davao City, agero.lorena@yahoo.com and EUGENIO S. GUHAO ( CO-AUTHOR) Graduate School, University of Mindanao, Davao City, eugeneguhao@gmail.com ABSTRACT The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to shed light and find out the realities faced by single mothers with school aged children. Fourteen single parents with school aged children from Bansalan, Davao del Sur were carefully chosen to participate in this study through purposeful sampling. The results of the interviews were transcribed, translated as well as coded to produce major themes and core ideas. In-depth interviews and focus group discussion were conducted to find out the experiences of single parents these are the following: adversities, fears and insecurities, steadfastness, disenchantment and self-sacrifice. Insights from single parents were also presented as what they can share to other single parents in rearing school aged children, these are: endure and have courage, stay positive, have faith, forgive yourself, love unconditionally, dream on, and learn from experience. This study is significant in education to understand the students with single parents and to the community to know the struggles of every single parent. Keywords: Single Parent. Sometimes called a solo parent, is a parent not living with a spouse or partner, who has most of the day to day responsibilities in raising the child or children. School aged children. Children attending school. IJOART