For example, Mikel, a five-year-old boy from Cebu City, was raised alone by his mother. His mother has not had contact with his father for many years. He was enrolled in a local private preschool at the age of four. At school, Mikel's academic performance was marked by inconsistencies. He did well in some classes and subjects, but sometimes he was also late and seemed unfocused. He had a character that constantly caused him to have conflicts with his classmates. He can also be defiant when it comes to following signals and following classroom lessons..