Happy Father's Day
Being Father Important, Holiday Is Not
Being a father is important, but Father’s Day is not. That appears to be the message from the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey. The survey found that 76% of Americans believe that “being a father is the most important role a man can fulfill in today’s world.” That’s even higher than the 67% who say that being a mother is the most important role for a woman. But, despite the importance people attach to fatherhood, the holiday celebrating Dad’s hasn’t generated much enthusiasm. Just 17% say that Father’s Day is one of the nation’s most important holidays.
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