Global Day of Parents

Global Day of Parents History

The Global Day of Parents honors and highlights the critical role of parents in children's lives. As the nucleus of the family, parents serve as primary caregivers and teachers, providing their children with life skills, love, support, and guidance. This day emphasizes the importance of parental responsibility in education and societal transformation, nurturing values of empathy, solidarity, mutual respect, and understanding in their children.

Global Day of Parents was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, acknowledging that family has primary responsibility for nurturing and protecting children. For most American families, this recognition was seamlessly incorporated into the existing culture of celebrating Mother's and Father's Day. The day stimulates public awareness on the significance of parental roles in ensuring the healthy development, education, and protection of children, echoing the focus on strong family ties and robust child welfare systems in America.

In America, Global Day of Parents is often celebrated by spending quality time with parents, expressing appreciation for their selfless commitment and hard work. Nonprofit organizations and volunteers also hold public gatherings and engagements to promote good parenting skills and positive family environments. Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1st of June annually, underlining the universal importance of parents in building strong societies.

Global Day of Parents facts

• Children go through 3 broad stages of growth and development:
  1) Early Childhood (0-8)
  2) Middle Childhood (8 to 12)
  3) Adolescence (12-18)
• According to the United Nations, there are approximately 2 billion parents worldwide. This includes both biological and adoptive parents.
• Studies show that parental involvement in a child's education can lead to higher academic achievement, improved behavior, and increased motivation.
• According to the U.S. census, the number of families living with a child under 18 has decreased from 44% in 2011 to 40% in 2022.
• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2021, the median household income was $70,784.

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Top things to do in the US for Global Day of Parents

• Spend time with your family. Plan a trip, help prepare a home-cooked meal, or have everyone choose a movie for a movie night.
• Explore tips on parenting during Covid-19.
• Watch a movie about the joys and hardships of parenting. Here are our suggestions:
  Life as we Know It (2010)
  The Pursuit of Happiness (2006)
  The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012)