Season 1 | Episode 6: Happy Father's Day

Welcome back to Cynthia @ the Table! I am your host Cynthia and we’re in the pike, 5 by 5. Today, we are celebrating and honoring the special Father’s in our lives. We had an awesome Mother’s Day episode. Given the equal importance and role, the Fathers have in our lives. 
You know we had to come back for an episode dedicated solely to the Dads out there. I did a little research to find out when did we as a nation begin celebrating Father’s Day.
I found that in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge recognized Father’s Day as the 3rd Sunday in June of that year. [He] encouraged the states to do the same. 
Congress officially recognized Father’s Day in 1956 with the passage of a joint resolution. Now bear with me listeners, because I believe this historical context is important. 
10 years later, President Lyndon Johnson issued a proclamation calling for the 3rd Sunday in June to be recognized as Father’s Day. In 1972, President Richard Nixon permanently established the observance of the 3rd Sunday in June as Father’s Day in the United States. 
Now if you think about it, in 1956 which was when congress officially recognized Father’s Day was not that long ago. In comparison and to add some perspective, Mother’s Day became an official US Holiday in 1914 which was some 40 years earlier. 
Does this mean as a nation we value mothers more than fathers? 
Not necessarily, but to me, it demonstrates the struggle that fathers have had to withstand over the years. You may have heard me say before, I believe that raising our children are the biggest accomplishment and responsibility for a mom and dad. 
With that being said, Father’s Day is such a heartwarming celebration for me. It is a time where we get to acknowledge and honor the men in our lives. Who has been a role model, father figure, provider, encourager, and a protector. 
While I know of some very strong and amazing single mothers who have done an excellent job. I heard them oftentimes say having a father in the home is incredibly special for a child. As there are some things in life best taught by fathers. 
A father who is actively involved helps his child develop confidence. Teaches him or her about love. He is firm, yet gentle. He respects the mother of his child. He disciplines with love. He has your back and so much more. 
Dads! You are our rock and we are celebrating you today. I’m talking about biological fathers, stepdads, big brothers, papas, coaches, role models, and those that have been father figures in the lives of others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.