NEWCASTLE – September 16 is National Working Parent Day, recognises all parents who tirelessly to provide a decent lifestyle for their children.
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Being a parent is not for the faint of heart, but being a working parent, is a whole different ball game. You learn to balance out, office hours, school work, house chores, sport activities and a whole lot more. It can be draining and just down right exhausting.
Although the origins of the day are unknown, it is speculated that one overworked, underappreciated parent, looking for some recognition, decided to dub a day for all parents to kick up their feet, relax and just a enjoy a quiet day, where the children took over some of the basic household chores.
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Regardless, of who or when the day was created, it was a brilliant plan to put into action, as parents all over the day, get to escape the reality of their daily routines, sit back and enjoy a day, specially dedicated to them!
