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Old June 18th 07, 06:23 PM posted to soc.men,misc.kids,alt.parenting.solutions
Fred Goodwin, CMA
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Default Fathers deserve a special salute for all they do

Fathers deserve a special salute for all they do

http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2007/06/17/opinion/
doc4675cd32b9bbf793658538.txt
http://tinyurl.com/2gq4t5

Sunday, June 17, 2007 7:18 PM CDT

Fathers don't always get the respect they deserve - and we don't just
mean children ignoring their pleas to take out the garbage or mow the
lawn.

On television and in the movies today, the theme seems to be "Father
Knows Nothing" rather than "Father Knows Best."

Instead of Ward Cleaver in "Leave It to Beaver," we have Homer in "The
Simpsons."

A larger percentage of Father's Day greeting cards lean toward humor
rather than the sentimental variety more often seen on Mother's Day.

But that's OK. Fathers, in general, have a sense of humor about such
things.

Besides, it's easier to outshine Homer Simpson than the idealized
physician/father Cliff Huxtable of the old "Bill Cosby Show."

Father's Day is of relatively recent vintage.

The first "official" Father's Day is considered to be the one
commemorated in 1910 in Washington State.

Now celebrated in countries around the globe - mostly in June,
although the date varies - the third Sunday in June wasn't permanently
established as Father's Day in the United States until 1972.

It's worth noting that the idea for Father's Day came from a woman who
was reared by a single father.

Sonora Dodd's mother died in childbirth and her father took on the
tasks of mother and father for Sonora and her five siblings.

While listening to a Mother's Day sermon, she decided there should be
a day set aside to recognize the contributions and sacrifices that
fathers make for their children.

She was able to get the governor of her home state of Washington to
agree in 1910.

There had been earlier celebrations of fatherhood, but Dodd is
credited with getting the ball rolling for an official, ultimately
nationwide, commemoration.

Since then, many things have changed - not only in the depiction of
fathers in the entertainment media but also in society.

Many fathers today take a more active role in the nurturing side of
parenting - as reflected in the presence of diaper changing tables in
some men's rooms.

Like mothers, fathers often have to juggle many different jobs.

It's often seems amazing that parents get any sleep from a child's
birth until they graduate from high school between what parents have
to do and what they have to worry about. There's no "quitting time"
with this job.

Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there. You have earned your
special day.

 




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