National Parents Day 2020: Know how it is celebrated, History, Significance and more
Throughout the nation in almost every state, community leaders organize Parents’ Day events to honour parents.”
As to celebrate the responsibility and sacrifices that comes along with parenting is recognised on July 26 as Parents Day. The day marks as an ode to parents’ selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing their relationship.
National Parents Day History
Established in the year 1994, Parents Day came into existence when American President Bill Clinton signed a Congressional Resolution into law, which ‘recognizes, uplifts, and supports the role of parents in the rearing of children.’ Introduced by Republican Senator Trent Lott, the official bill was supported by members of the Unification Church, which also celebrates a holiday called Parents Day, however, on a different date. In Asia, National Parents Day 2020 is mostly celebrated in India and South Korea, however, in different forms.
Significance of Parents’ Day
As per parentsday.com, “In 1994, Congress unanimously passed ‘The Parents’ Day Resolution’ establishing the fourth Sunday of July as a perennial day of commemoration. On this day each year, Americans recognize outstanding parents, celebrate the teamwork in raising children, and support the role of parental guidance in building a strong, stable society. Throughout the nation in almost every state, community leaders organize Parents’ Day events to honour parents.”
The official National Archives’ website states, “The resolution was enacted to support those who take on the important role . . . of raising a child. President Clinton’s Parents’ Day Proclamation, July 24, 1998. The first National Parents’ Day was celebrated on July 28, 1995. The occasion also marked the first awarding of the National Parents of the Year Award, presented by President Clinton at the White House that same day.”
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In India, people celebrate the day as Parents Worship Day, which is commonly known as Matru Pitru Poojan Diwas. Initiated by an Indian spiritual leader, the day is celebrated on February 14 every year as an alternative to Valentine’s Day. As per Directorate of Public Instructions, every year February 14 is celebrated as Parents’ Worship Day instead of Valentine’s Day in Chhattisgarh and parents are invited to schools, where children worship them by performing aarti and offering sweets. Reportedly, Muslim students expressed love for parents by celebrating the day as ‘Abba Ammi Ibadat Diwas’. The festival is celebrated to cement the bond between family members and to imbibe good values like respect, obedience and humility in children
