National Daughters Day
National Daughters Day on September 25 is a day to celebrate and cherish our daughters who bring so much love into our lives. Although we don’t really need a reason to celebrate our children, it’s nice to be given the opportunity to pay our daughters some extra attention and show them how much they are loved.
History of National Daughters Day
The original meaning behind this day may have blossomed in India. Per the Hindustan Times: “Unlike other countries in the world, there has always been a certain stigma attached to being a girl child in India, and while this may no longer be the case in the big cities, it is still quite widespread in India. When a woman gives birth to a girl she is penalized.” While developing countries often see daughters as a burden, other nations celebrate.
We might also view this day in the context of the #metoo movement — especially in the U.S. — where women have faced daunting obstacles throughout history. From the very beginning, society viewed women as inferior to men. “The law did not recognize wives’ independence in economic, political, or civic matters in Anglo-American society of the eighteenth century.”
Male privilege dominated at the time. Women did not receive the right to vote until 1920. Up until the 1960s, wives typically stayed at home while husbands worked. In many ways, the U.S. is still shaking off the dust of gender discrimination.
National Daughters Day Activities
1.The Father-Daughter Dance
It’s a big event in many communities. On National Daughters Day, both fathers and daughters strut their best stuff on the dance floor after a delicious dinner in a main hall. If your town has no Father-Daughter Dance, consider putting one on with a local community group. An event like this will always be a golden memory.
2.Read about admired daughters
National Daughters Day is a wonderful time to review beloved stories like “Little Women” and “The Diary of Anne Frank,” a book that gives us a chance to read the thoughts and dreams of a daughter who faced unthinkable circumstances.
3.Let her take the lead
Since National Daughters Day is all about how great our daughters are, consider letting yours tell you what she wants to do today. Spa day? Sounds good. Bicycling in the park? Very nice. But if your daughter just wants to have a pajama party and hang with her crew, let that be her choice. It’s her day!
Why We Love National Daughters Day?
A. A daughter gets positive reinforcement
Your daughter may do more than you know. In single-parent homes, a daughter may keep the family functioning when Mom or Dad (or even Grandma or Grandpa) is at work. Lots of daughters cook, clean, and help their siblings with homework. So, this is your chance to acknowledge how helpful your daughter is with dinner and a movie, or a beach trip for her and her crew.
B. Mother-daughter love is real
Don’t believe the hype that mothers and daughters don’t get along. This myth goes along the lines that mothers and daughters are naturally competitive, or that mothers and daughters argue because they’re too much alike. Many mothers and daughters can’t live without each other and use National Daughters Day as an excuse to hang out with their favorite girl, no matter how old she is. If there happens to be a little strife, this day is a great opportunity to work things out.
C. Your daughter may share her dreams with you
This is the day when your daughter may give you a glimpse into how she sees her future. If you listen closely, you may find out what an intelligent, empathetic, independent, level-headed daughter you raised!
Reference:
“National Daughters Day” │ https://nationaltoday.com/national-daughters-day/