Countries the world over have their version of Father's and Mother's Days, but almost nobody is aware of the one day when we can celebrate both parents at the same time - the Global Day of Parents.
Our parents (or at least parental figures) were the first ones we looked up to when we were older - they helped us nurture our talents, teach us right and wrong, and helped us become who we are now. It's only right and proper to be grateful for everything they did together as they are.
Interestingly, the UN recognizes the Global Day of Parents as an event worth celebrating, but who or what started it in the first place?
Global Day of Parents - How It Came To Be
The UN mentioned on its webpage for Global Day of Parents came to be when it began focusing attention on the issues related to the family. It said that the Commission for Social Development made a resolution based on the recommendations of the Economic and Social Council requesting the UN Secretary-General to enhance awareness among decision-makers and the public of the problems and needs of the family.
The request also covers effective ways of meeting the same needs as well.
As such, the UN, in its resolution 44/82 of Dec. 9, 1989, proclaimed 1994 as the International Year of the Family, and that May 15 would be observed as the International Day of Families in resolution 47/237 of 1993.
However, it was only in 2012 that the UN General Assembly proclaimed June 1 as the Global Day of Parents to honor parents worldwide.
Days of the Year mentioned in its report on Global Day of Parents that the UN wants to recognize parents' vital role in providing sustenance, protection, and the tools needed for their kids to have positive development.
How To Celebrate Global Day of Parents The Techy Way
People have their own way of honoring and recognizing their parents' efforting in raising them properly, but the technological advancements of our time made it possible to connect to them whenever we want. It opens other means to connect with our parents that would be unthinkable in the past.
Here are some ideas on how to celebrate Global Day of Parents:
Video Call Them
Parents are human beings too, who feel the same feelings you do on a daily basis. Sure, they probably have a job to do or chores to finish, but at the end of the day, they'll think of the times when you're around.
Ringing them up for a video chat would not only make their day, but it would also make them feel loved and appreciated.
Send Them A Gift Online
Mother's Day and Father's Day may be good opportunities to give each of your parents a gift or two, but you don't have to spend so much to show your gratitude and appreciation to them. Sending them their favorite food through a delivery app, gift certificates, and even a gadget that would help them with their daily lives would go a long way to help them in their lives.
Spend Time With Them Online
Video calls are all well and good, but if you want to spend more time with your parents online, you'd want to have something to help you prolong the time you spend with your parents. Playing a simple online game, messing around with filters, and sending pictures would go a long way to make both your days.
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