National Children's Day History National Children's Day has been observed on many different dates in the United States. It was originally created by Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard from Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1856.

 

National Children's Day History

National Children's Day has been observed on many different dates in the United States. It was originally created by Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard from Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1856. 

Children's Day was celebrated on the second Sunday in June and it was a day meant for baptizing children and addressing a few of children's special needs and problems. 

Eventually, in 1989, the Bush and Clinton administration proclaimed that National Children's Day would be observed officially on the second Sunday of October every year. This was the official National Children's Day date until 2001.

This date was later changed to the first Sunday of June by the Republican government. However, the Obama Administration changed the date again to November 20 to coincide with the UN's World Children's Day. 

All these changes caused a lot of confusion and hence people chose to celebrate according to their wishes. Some go with the original second Sunday in June, while others prefer to observe it in November. 

Importance of National Children's Day

Children are some of the most vulnerable members of society. We need to contribute to raising awareness of children's welfare to ensure they have a better future ahead of them. 

Many children are deprived of their basic right to education and forced into child labor in many parts of the world including the United States. 

 A report by Save the Children states that in America, children are not given enough resources to reach their full potential. This is why countless organizations are dedicated to protecting children, and so many laws and protocols are in place to ensure that children's welfare is kept to a high standard. 

National Children's Day also reminds us that children are the future, and encourages us to slow down and pay more attention to the children in our lives. Children are playful, bright, imaginative, and curious and we can learn a lot from them. 

What is the Declaration of the Rights of the Child

On November 20, 1959, the Declaration of the Rights of the Child was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

This declaration establishes the fundamental rights of children and was the inspiration for World Children's Day. The declaration comprises 10 bullet points, which include: