This Father's Day, Feed The Children. Be A Star In Their Life

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Mothers are often called the epitome of love and care. If so, then fathers can be called the epitome of subtleties. Though they have the same feelings for their children, fathers are not expressive as mothers are. Still, the father notices even the subtle things a child needs. From holding hands while being in a crowded place to replacing a dysfunctional bulb in a room, a father eyes everything. It may be because of this subtle approach that fatherhood is not praised as much as it deserves.

How did we start celebrating Father’s Day?

Every year, we celebrate Father's Day on the third Sunday in June to honour the love, care, and protection that fathers have given to their children. The idea of celebrating Father’s Day was put forward by a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd, who was raised by a widower after losing her mother while giving birth to their sixth child. On a Mother’s Day, while listening to a sermon in a church where everyone was cherishing the memories of their mothers, her mind was filled with the thoughts of her father and all the things he had done for her and her siblings. She decided that fathers ...
... should also have a day to celebrate and honour their contributions to a child’s development. As a result of Sonora’s efforts, the first Father’s Day was celebrated on 19 June 1910, in Spokane, Washington.

However, it didn’t gain much popularity then due to the lack of support from men. They viewed it as an attempt to lessen the manliness by domesticating men with gifts and flowers. It took several years for the official recognition of the Father’s Day.

A father plays a major role in raising a stable, healthy, and happy family. We often overlook the sacrifices and hard work our fathers do for giving us a good quality life. Father’s Day is an opportunity to thank them for all the sweat they shed for us and to appreciate the love they are giving us abundantly.

Some ideas for celebrating Father’s Day.

• Make a card for your father
Love expressed in written words can have profound effect on human beings. Prepare a card for your father that expresses your love for him.

• Prepare your father’s favourite dish
Surprise your father by preparing his favourite meal and enjoy it together. Having food together can strengthen the bond of human relationships.

• Plan a family trip according to your budget.
In this busy world with full of distractions, going for a trip together can help us stay connected with loved ones. Going for a trip will create an ambience to enjoy a special moment with your father.

• Donate to any NGO like Akshaya Patra
Celebrate this Father’s Day with an act of kindness, like donating to NGOs. This gives you a kind of satisfaction and encourages you to view life from a broader perspective. Donating to NGOs will give us a feeling of gratitude for everyone and everything that we have in our life.

Akshaya Patra is an NGO in India that aims to put an end to classroom hunger by implementing the PM Poshan Abhiyaan (Mid-Day Meal Programme) in government and government-aided schools. As part of its vision to ensure that no child is denied their right to education due to hunger, the organisation keeps an uncompromising commitment to provide nutrient-rich meals to the children throughout their academic year.
Malnutrition is a serious threat that harms the budding youth. Children from financially challenging backgrounds are especially prone to this issue. No one can find solution to this issue alone. Join hands with NGOs like Akshaya Patra and support their effort to put an end to classroom hunger.

Just as fathers work for the well-being of their children, we can act together for the upbringing of a healthy and educated India. Let this Father’s Day be a wonderful opportunity to spread the spirit of love and kindness to our fellow beings.

I'm a social volunteer, lives in Bengaluru. I do work for NGOs to make society better. Currently I'm working for The Akshaya Patra Foundation. It's an NGO in India which provides wholesome nutritious mid-day meals to government school children to end classroom hunger. https://www.akshayapatra.org/