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Facts, Figures & Folklore About Father's Day & Fatherhood
The third Sunday in June is America's special day to celebrate our fathers. Here are some of the facts about our country's dads that you may not have known:
Did you know that the concept of Father's Day was first proposed in 1909 by Washingtonian native Mrs. John B. Dodd? Her inspiration for the holiday was to honor her own father, William Smart, a Civil War veteran and single dad, widowed when his wife died in childbirth with their sixth child.
Did you know that Mrs. Dodd's vision did not become reality until 63 years later? In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day.
Did you know that Americans aren't the only ones to celebrate their dads? In the United States and over 50 other countries around the world, Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. The first Sunday in June is when Lithuanian dads are honored; and on the second Sunday, dads in Austria and Belgium have their special day.
Did you know that fatherhood is an experience that bonds men across generations, continents and life styles? For example, even world famous dad Brad Pitt suffers from the dreaded effects of sleep deprivation. "I love it," he once said about fatherhood. "...and can't recommend it any more highly - although sleep is nonexistent."
Did you know that many child development experts believe the influence of a father on his children is most critical from the ages of six to 14? Former President George W. Bush, himself a father of two, agrees. As he wrote in the 2008 Presidential Proclamation for Father's Day, "By providing their sons and daughters with a positive example, fathers help give their children the necessary foundation they need to make wise decisions throughout their lives."
Did you know that since the 1950s, TV dads have wielded tremendous paternal influence over generations of American families? Some of the most popular fathers to grace our sets have included Ward Cleaver, Mike Brady, Howard Cunningham and Everybody Loves Raymond's Ray Barone.
Did you know that there are 64.3 million fathers in America?
Did you know that in families where the mother works outside of the home, 14% of fathers are full-time stay-at-home dads?
Did you know that nearly a quarter of all married dads have three or more children living at home?
Did you know that one in five single parents with primary custody is a dad? Did you know that 31% of them are due child support from their child's mother?
Did you know that 11% of Dads are stepdads, living full-time with their spouse's children? Did you know that 85% of Dads live only with their biological children?
Did you know two-thirds of children under the age of six eat dinner with their dads every day?
Did you know that six out ten children under the age of six were praised at least three times a day by their fathers?
Did you know that one in twelve men serving in the US Army are dads?
Did you know that one in four dads who work outside the home spend less than an hour a day with their kids?
And did you know that 38% of working dads say they would take a pay cut to spend more time with their kids?
(source for figures: US Census Bureau)
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Short Jokes on Father's Day
a.. What is the perfect Father's Day gift? Taking your Mom away on a vacation with you.
b.. Father's Day always worried James. He was afraid that he will get a gift he can't afford.
c.. My dear old dad always said he had two big disappointments in life: the dog ran away and I didn't.
d.. By tradition, fathers wear a red flower on Father's Day, if their father is alive and a white flower if he's dead. And if they have a nagging wife and a house full of screaming kids, they wear a pink flower -- which means they are living but wish they were dead.
e.. My son wants 50% of my Father's Day gifts. He says if it weren't for him, I wouldn't even be a father.
f.. The person who said any gift is better than no gift never got a Father's Day gift.
g.. Once a teacher asked one of her students, "Mary, do you know what Father's Day is?" Mary sheepishly replied, "Teacher, Father's Day is left over of Mother's Day."
h.. Poor dear father was heard saying to his friend, "My kids don't value my sense of humor." On asking why, my dad sadly lamented, "It shows in the Father's Day card they bought me, which says 'Get Well'."
i.. Dads don't return their Father's Day gifts to the exchange counter. This means fathers are satisfied with what they got, or too ashamed to let anyone see what they got.
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Top Ten Things You'll Never Hear a Dad Say
10. Well, how 'bout that?... I'm lost! Looks like we'll have to stop and ask for directions.
9. You know Pumpkin, now that you're thirteen, you'll be ready for unchaperoned car dates. Won't that be fun?
8. I noticed that all your friends have a certain "up yours" attitude ... I like that.
7. Here's a credit card and the keys to my new car -- GO CRAZY.
6. What do you mean you wanna play football? Figure skating not good enough for you, son?
5. Your Mother and I are going away for the weekend ... you might want to consider throwing a party.
4. Well, I don't know what's wrong with your car. Probably one of those doo-hickey thingies -- you know -- that makes it run or something. Just have it towed to a mechanic and pay whatever he asks.
3. No son of mine is going to live under this roof without an earring -- now quit your belly-aching, and let's go to the mall.
2. Whaddya wanna go and get a job for? I make plenty of money for you to spend.
1. Father's Day? aahh -- don't worry about that -- it's no big deal.
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What Makes A Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad
Author is unknown
This is a Publication of The Sun City Aliante Communications Committee
The third Sunday in June is America's special day to celebrate our fathers. Here are some of the facts about our country's dads that you may not have known:
Did you know that the concept of Father's Day was first proposed in 1909 by Washingtonian native Mrs. John B. Dodd? Her inspiration for the holiday was to honor her own father, William Smart, a Civil War veteran and single dad, widowed when his wife died in childbirth with their sixth child.
Did you know that Mrs. Dodd's vision did not become reality until 63 years later? In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day.
Did you know that Americans aren't the only ones to celebrate their dads? In the United States and over 50 other countries around the world, Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. The first Sunday in June is when Lithuanian dads are honored; and on the second Sunday, dads in Austria and Belgium have their special day.
Did you know that fatherhood is an experience that bonds men across generations, continents and life styles? For example, even world famous dad Brad Pitt suffers from the dreaded effects of sleep deprivation. "I love it," he once said about fatherhood. "...and can't recommend it any more highly - although sleep is nonexistent."
Did you know that many child development experts believe the influence of a father on his children is most critical from the ages of six to 14? Former President George W. Bush, himself a father of two, agrees. As he wrote in the 2008 Presidential Proclamation for Father's Day, "By providing their sons and daughters with a positive example, fathers help give their children the necessary foundation they need to make wise decisions throughout their lives."
Did you know that since the 1950s, TV dads have wielded tremendous paternal influence over generations of American families? Some of the most popular fathers to grace our sets have included Ward Cleaver, Mike Brady, Howard Cunningham and Everybody Loves Raymond's Ray Barone.
Did you know that there are 64.3 million fathers in America?
Did you know that in families where the mother works outside of the home, 14% of fathers are full-time stay-at-home dads?
Did you know that nearly a quarter of all married dads have three or more children living at home?
Did you know that one in five single parents with primary custody is a dad? Did you know that 31% of them are due child support from their child's mother?
Did you know that 11% of Dads are stepdads, living full-time with their spouse's children? Did you know that 85% of Dads live only with their biological children?
Did you know two-thirds of children under the age of six eat dinner with their dads every day?
Did you know that six out ten children under the age of six were praised at least three times a day by their fathers?
Did you know that one in twelve men serving in the US Army are dads?
Did you know that one in four dads who work outside the home spend less than an hour a day with their kids?
And did you know that 38% of working dads say they would take a pay cut to spend more time with their kids?
(source for figures: US Census Bureau)
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Short Jokes on Father's Day
a.. What is the perfect Father's Day gift? Taking your Mom away on a vacation with you.
b.. Father's Day always worried James. He was afraid that he will get a gift he can't afford.
c.. My dear old dad always said he had two big disappointments in life: the dog ran away and I didn't.
d.. By tradition, fathers wear a red flower on Father's Day, if their father is alive and a white flower if he's dead. And if they have a nagging wife and a house full of screaming kids, they wear a pink flower -- which means they are living but wish they were dead.
e.. My son wants 50% of my Father's Day gifts. He says if it weren't for him, I wouldn't even be a father.
f.. The person who said any gift is better than no gift never got a Father's Day gift.
g.. Once a teacher asked one of her students, "Mary, do you know what Father's Day is?" Mary sheepishly replied, "Teacher, Father's Day is left over of Mother's Day."
h.. Poor dear father was heard saying to his friend, "My kids don't value my sense of humor." On asking why, my dad sadly lamented, "It shows in the Father's Day card they bought me, which says 'Get Well'."
i.. Dads don't return their Father's Day gifts to the exchange counter. This means fathers are satisfied with what they got, or too ashamed to let anyone see what they got.
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Top Ten Things You'll Never Hear a Dad Say
10. Well, how 'bout that?... I'm lost! Looks like we'll have to stop and ask for directions.
9. You know Pumpkin, now that you're thirteen, you'll be ready for unchaperoned car dates. Won't that be fun?
8. I noticed that all your friends have a certain "up yours" attitude ... I like that.
7. Here's a credit card and the keys to my new car -- GO CRAZY.
6. What do you mean you wanna play football? Figure skating not good enough for you, son?
5. Your Mother and I are going away for the weekend ... you might want to consider throwing a party.
4. Well, I don't know what's wrong with your car. Probably one of those doo-hickey thingies -- you know -- that makes it run or something. Just have it towed to a mechanic and pay whatever he asks.
3. No son of mine is going to live under this roof without an earring -- now quit your belly-aching, and let's go to the mall.
2. Whaddya wanna go and get a job for? I make plenty of money for you to spend.
1. Father's Day? aahh -- don't worry about that -- it's no big deal.
=================================================
What Makes A Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad
Author is unknown
This is a Publication of The Sun City Aliante Communications Committee
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