It’s typical of most parents to hope for their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren to get high grades in school.

Well, celebrity mom Marian Rivera, whose two kids Zia, 8, and Sixto, 5, are of school-age, is not one of those.

As she told the press at a recent event, Marian’s only hope has always been for her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren to enjoy their school experience and build friendships at this stage in their lives.

Marian said, “Reminders ko pa lagi sa kanila, actually, mas gusto ko na in-enjoy nila yung ginagawa nila sa school.

“More than yung isipin yung mga grades or something, mas gusto ko na mag-i-enjoy sila.”

The Kapuso Prime Time queen Marian was interviewed by PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) and other members of the press during the Century Tuna Nuggets Super Launch on August 8, 2024, at SuperPark McKinley in Venice Piazza Mall, Taguig City.

Marian added that she values her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren building connections and friendship sover attaining high grades.

“Gusto ko… yung nakikita ko yung ability nila sa pagkakaibigan.

“Kasi, like example, eto, parang isang tawag ko lang dito sa mga classmates… since Sixto was very kind to them, very jolly and very friendly, andito silang lahat for Sixto.

Marian told the press, “To begin with, healthy eating talaga kami mag-asawa. So, lucky us, na hindi kami nahirapan sa mga bata pakainin ng healthy.

“Yung mga anak ko, hindi pihikan, sabi ko nga nun, steamed broccoli lang masaya na yung mga anak ko, tapos lagyan mo pa ng kanin.

“Dagdagan mo pa ngayon ng tuna nuggets, di ba, parang, ‘Wow, perfect!'”

Marian also involves her kids in cooking and preparing their own baon to foster healthy eating habits.

“Malaking factor talaga yan sa bawat anak,” she said.

“Ke maliit, ke malaki. Kasi yung anak ko, five and eight, involved talaga sila.”

Marian also has her own way of dealing with each 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥’s preference for baon.

She said, “Minsan magkaibang sila ng taste ng ate niya… Pero bilang magulang, kung anong gusto, i-prepare mo para sa isa o sa isa pang anak mo.

“Hindi pwede ang, ‘Gusto ni ate to. No choice, kaya nang kainin mo.’

“Hindi. Tayo mga magulang, doon tayo sa pag baon nila, kakainin nila. Kasi mahalagang nakakain sila sa school.

“Kasi ang haba ng araw, tapos hindi kakain. Parang yun yung mga, siguro, dilemma ng mga nanay. Takot na, ‘Anak, inubos mo ba yung baon mo sa school?’

“Kapag tingin mo, hindi ubos, madi-disappoint ka. So doon pa lang, huwag ko nang paabutin sa disappointment, huwag ko nang paabutin sa pag-aalala.

“I-involve ko na para sure ball ka, nakakainin nila yung baon nila.”