International Day of Families Explained for 10-Year-Olds

What is the International Day of Families?

The International Day of Families is a special day celebrated every year on May 15th. It was started by the United Nations to remind us how important families are. Families are groups of people who love and support each other, like your parents, brothers, sisters, and sometimes even grandparents and cousins.

Why do we celebrate this day?

We celebrate the International Day of Families to appreciate and understand the role of families in our lives and in communities around the world. Families help us learn, grow, and feel safe. This day also helps people to think about what makes a family strong and how families can help each other.

What can you do on this day?

• Spend time with your family doing something fun together, like playing a game or having a picnic.
• Talk about what makes your family special and how everyone helps each other.
• Learn about different families around the world and how they celebrate their special traditions.

Why are families important?

Families love us, teach us right from wrong, help us when we're sad or happy, and give us a place where we belong. No matter how different families look, they all share the idea of caring and supporting one another.

So, the International Day of Families is a great time to say thank you to your family and celebrate the love and support that families provide!