FCA’S unofficial BigLittleSystem is a strong reflection of what FCA is: family. When someone has a Big-Little relationship, they share a relationship of an older sibling (kuya/ate) to a younger sibling. The big (kuya/ate) chooses to “pick up” / “adopt” a little.

It has been an opportunity for general body members to create organic and natural connections. In our community, we value supporting and fostering safe spaces for each other. FCA’s unofficial BigLittleSystem focuses on creating safe spaces for our younger general body to be supported by our older general body. However, with the online year, there seems to be a shift in culture in the BigLittleSystem that can come across as insincere, rushed, and can also leave many people out.

We on Eboard have noticed this shift and have deeply thought about the unofficial BigLittleSystem. Although the system is unofficial, we understand its impact on general body. We decided the best way to reform the BigLittleSystem is to reaffirm the purpose of having a big/little and to also offer some advice. We understand that not all big’s/little’s are the same. Some big’s treat the BigLittleSystem more than others and some little’s have different needs than others. Some may not even feel the need to have a big or little to establish a close relationship with someone. The advice we provide below are not rules to follow. These are just suggestions that we Eboard hope will foster a safer space for us all.

If you have any advice you would like to add to these lists please reach out to any Eboard member! We hope we can bring back the original tradition and culture of the system to create a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.