National
Parents’ Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July every year. This year,
National Parents’ Day is being observed on July 25. The day is reserved to
appreciate the effort and sacrifice parents make for their children.

This year’s
National Parents’ Day observance comes on the heels of the deadly COVID-19
pandemic which has taken away a lot of parents and thrown up thousands of
orphans across the world.

The absence
of parents in the lives of their children has an immense impact on the people
that they grow up to be. Study after study has shown that the kind of parenting
a child undergoes reflects in the choices they make as an adult. Therefore, setting
aside a day to celebrate parenthood becomes imperative.

History of
National Parents’ Day

US
President Bill Clinton signed a law in 1994 and the US Congress adopted a
resolution to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents’ Day. The
resolution mentions that Parents’ Day is established for “recognizing,
uplifting and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children”.

How is
National Parents’ Day celebrated?

On National
Parents’ Day, Americans recognise outstanding parents and celebrate teamwork in
raising children and support the role of parents in providing guidance and help
in building a strong, stable society. States across the country see community
leaders organise Parents’ Day events.

To honour
parents, local Parents’ Day committees are set up with volunteers, public
officials, community leaders, ministers, teachers and students.

Since 1994,
every year, these local communities sponsor the annual Parents’ Day celebration
programmes in the United States of America. They gather nominations and award
some of the incredible parents in their communities. Many people visit their
parents on this day.