Title: The History of Father's Day: How Did Father's Day Begin? | The Old Farmer's Almanac
Headings: The Forgotten History of Father's Day
The Forgotten History of Father's Day
Let's All Cheer for Fathers!
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Father’s Day Controversy
The Women Behind Father’s Day
Grace Golden Clayton
Sonora Smart Dodd
Becoming a National Holiday
Commercialism and the Economy
The Changing Role of Fathers
Different Days for Different Dads

Content: The desire to support American troops and the war effort provided another reason to support and show appreciation for dads. The Changing Role of Fathers
The idea of fatherhood changed as well. It’s not viewed as the “feminine model” with flowers, but it has become more of a day that celebrates what Dad likes to do, whether it’s going fishing or flying or go-carting! It focuses on the larger roles that dads play with their children. Partly, this change is due to the way society has also evolved. There are no longer huge armies of drone workers toiling away in industrial factories, while women spend hours handstitching and handwashing the family’s clothes. The modern role of father has changed so that mothers and fathers are partners, each taking more responsibility within family life. Fathers are now seen as significant influences on children; we know from many studies what happens when a father figure is lacking. In a sense, today Father’s Day helps to demonstrate the importance and value of fatherhood—and the gifts beyond material goods that a father bestows on his children and family.