Parents are the foundation of a child’s life. When a child takes birth, parents are the ones to take the child through all walks of life and nurture the child throughout life. Parents are our legal guardians and protectors. To highlight the sacrifices and affection of parents towards children, the UN General Assembly declared Global Day of Parents on June 1 since 2012.
History of Global Day of Parents:
- This day recognized the importance of responsible parenting in day to day life and was established in the year 1994. At this time when the world became very self-centered, President Bill Clinton signed an agreement to commemorate Parents’ day as an effort to promote parental responsibilities and family commitment.
- This day is also used as a platform to promote responsible parenting and to educate parents on happy parenting. A lot of educational activities are held all over the world for parents to learn about parenting and from each other’s parenting style.
- Parents’ Day was primarily a celebration that started in countries like the United States of America, the Philippines, and South Korea.
- The United States of America celebrated parents’ day on the fourth Sunday of July every year, and South Korea celebrated parents’ day on the 8th of May every year. United Nations declared Global Day of Parents to be held on the 1st of June every year in the year 2012.
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The theme for Global Day of Parents 2020:
“Appreciate all parents throughout the world” is the theme of global parents day 2020. This theme is the endorsement of parent’s struggles and sacrifices towards their children across the world. Not only parents rather grandparents and great grandparents are also a part of this day. So Global Day of Parent’s urges upon to show gratitude and due respect to the elderly.
Ways to celebrate Global Day of Parents amid the coronavirus lockdown:
- Express Gratitude:
Parents go through a lot while taking care of their children. It would make them extremely happy if you say thanks and pay gratitude by saying thanks. Considering the current times, you may want to give a personal visit and a big warm hug a pass if you think you might be exposed to the coronavirus, and use technology instead. So, send a text message or call them and make their day special by thanking them for everything they have done for you.
- Dinner date:
You are born under a lucky star if you are with your parents during the lockdown. If you are a busy professional working from home who cannot take out much time, the smallest of the things you can do is take your parents on a dinner date and make them feel special and included.
- Make Gifts:
What can be a more perfect day to gift your parents! This time instead of buying gifts online or gift stores, make gifts for your parents. Make a family frame, do handicraft, and put a big smile on your parent’s face.
- Watch a movie:
If you are not good at expressing, plan a movie date to convey your feelings to your parents. Spend some quality time with your parents. Movies would also work as a refreshment in between all the frustrations and boredom amid the lockdown.
Global day of Parents has used a platform to create awareness and educate people on the importance of parenting and also for children to understand the sacrifices the parents make to make them what they are today. Love your parents unconditionally and make them feel every day is their day just like the way they made you feel when you were a child.
