Amerika Serikat Rayakan Hari Ayah Berdasarkan Sejarah Panjang Satus Tahun

Warga Amerika Serikat memperingati Hari Ayah pada Sabtu, 20 Juni 2026, sebuah perayaan tahunan yang memiliki sejarah panjang lebih dari 100 tahun meskipun sempat menghadapi penolakan awal karena dianggap terlalu feminin bagi pria.

Perayaan ini awalnya berakar dari gagasan menetapkan hari khusus bagi para ayah yang dipandang serupa dengan Hari Ibu. Berdasarkan tulisan Aurelia C. Scott pada tahun 2025 di Almanac.com, para pria pada awal abad ke-20 mengasosiasikan penghormatan tersebut dengan perempuan.

"Mother’s Day came first (it was officially recognized in 1914), so men in the early 1900s associated such a tribute with women and found the idea of a day for men too effeminate to their liking," kata Aurelia C. Scott.

Scott menjelaskan bahwa penolakan tersebut terjadi karena Hari Ibu kala itu digambarkan dengan istilah-istilah feminin. Pada tahun 1914, Presiden Woodrow Wilson menyebut Hari Ibu sebagai cara untuk mengakui pasukan yang lembut dan baik hati, yaitu para ibu di Amerika.

"Encouraging open conversations, supporting self-care, appreciating their contributions, and raising awareness not only benefits fathers but also strengthens the entire family unit and communities as a whole. By debunking the myth that fathers are not important, we can foster a more inclusive understanding of family roles and support the active involvement of fathers in their children’s lives," kata Liggins-Chambers.

"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he gave me chin," kata Xavier University.

"Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father," ujar Darth Vader.

"He told me enough! He told me you killed him!" kata Luke Skywalker.

"No. I am your father," ujar Darth Vader.

"Within a few months, Sonora had convinced the Spokane Ministerial Association and the YMCA to set aside a Sunday in June to celebrate fathers," tutur Aurelia C. Scott.

"Fathers are crucial for promoting a more accurate and inclusive understanding of family dynamics and child development," kata Liggins-Chambers.

"Fathers play vital roles in their children’s lives, contributing to their emotional, social, cognitive, and physical well-being. Fathers, your role is crucial in your families, and there is plenty of evidence to demonstrate your importance and why we celebrate Father’s Day," kata Liggins-Chambers.