The nation's first Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it was not until 1972 - 58 years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother's Day official–that the day honoring fathers became a nationwide holiday in the United States.

From the beginning, many men saw and still see the day as a commercial movement to get people to buy gifts that are often paid for by the father anyway. While it is nice that a day is designated to recognize dear old dad, it will never compare to money making mother’s day. But, we do have a day where people feel obligated to buy presents or at least a card.

It is my experience and opinion that if one wants to give special recognition to dad, one should just spend a little time with him. Think about this. What if a grown daughter just went over to dad, sat down in his lap and leaned against his shoulder and said, "I love you dad." What if a son just took dad out to a ball game, a day of fishing or even just sat on the porch and talked.

Fathers are different than mothers. Their job has always been to protect and provide for their children. They are supposed to be the good guy - bad guy. It’s their job, and if they do it right, the children will know that they love them more than anything in the world.

It is estimated that we spend $1 billion each year on gifts for father’s day. That’s a lot of ties and socks.

Trust me, a genuine hug and kiss or a thankful handshake is worth more than anything you can buy.

PMO
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