Say thanks to your dad

如何向父亲表达感激与爱意？

Who is the most important man in your life? It might be your father. Father’s Day is a good time to say “thank you” and “I love you” to him. The holiday falls on the third Sunday in June, or June 16 this year.

In the past, fathers were more likely to spend most of their time working instead of looking after their kids. But in modern (现代的) times, doing housework and taking care of children have become more common for fathers. About 50 years ago, fathers only spent 6.5 hours per week on these things. But now it’s 18 hours, according to the Pew Research Center in the United States.

Fathers are the first male figures (男性形象) to appear in their children’s lives. From them, children learn what men should be like and how they should treat women.

Growing up with a father figure in their life is important for children. Spending quality (优质的) time with their fathers is a good thing to do. They may do everyday things, like watching TV or playing in a park. They may also do something special, like go fishing or hiking together.