National Parents’ Day is observed on the fourth Sunday of July every year.
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It all started in the United States in 1994 when former President Bill Clinton signed a Congressional resolution and established National Parents’ Day into law.
The first Parents’ Day was celebrated the next year, on July 28, 1995. According to the National Archives website, this day was also marked by the first National Parents of the Year Award, which was handed over by Mr Clinton himself.
The reason behind commemorating this day lies in paying tribute to the functions and nuances of parenting.
This day showcases society’s reverence for parents’ contribution to their children’s lives and appreciating the hard work that goes into raising a child.
