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June 1

Global Day of Parents

An annual observance dedicated to appreciating the role of parents in the lives of their children and the development of strong, supportive families. It serves as a global opportunity to recognize the unconditional love, hard work, and daily sacrifices parents make to provide a safe and nurturing environment. Beyond the expression of gratitude, the day highlights the fundamental importance of the family unit in society and encourages communities to better support parents as they guide the next generation toward a healthy and successful future.

Parents playing with children in a park

Speaking Discussion

  • What is the most difficult sacrifice your parents made for your future?
  • Do you think being a parent today is harder or easier than it was 50 years ago?
  • At what age did you realise your parents were just normal humans who make mistakes?
  • Why is raising a child considered one of the most stressful but rewarding jobs in the world?
  • How does your culture traditionally respect and care for parents when they get very old?

Activity 1: The Great Debate

Motion: "The government should provide a mandatory salary to stay-at-home parents to recognise parenting as a full-time professional role."

Split the class into two sides. Team A defends the economic value of parenting; Team B argues that parenting is a private choice and should not be state-funded.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

  • "The most valuable lesson I ever learned from my parents was..."
  • "When I become a parent (or for my children), the one thing I will never do is..."
  • "I think that children today have a much harder/easier childhood than their parents because..."