Father's Day

Intro

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• nowadays
• honor
• role model
• moving

• nurture
• breadwinner
• role
• bring home the bacon

• step up
• recognized

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In American culture, mothers were traditionally seen as the nurturers in the family, while fathers were considered the breadwinners. But for many 21st century families, these roles are changing. Today, it’s common for fathers to be active and involved in their children’s lives. In some families, it’s even the dad who stays at home with the kids while the mom goes to work and brings home the bacon.

Since 1908 people in the US have been honoring their fathers by celebrating Father’s Day. The exact date of Father’s Day changes each year. This year, it will be held on June 21st.

Dale is the proud papa of a 2-year-old boy. Listen to him and Devan talk about Father’s Day.

Dialog

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Devan

Dale

Devan:  So Father’s Day is coming up, and I know you’re a father, are you excited?

Dale:  I am extremely excited. I think…This would be technically the third year. ‘Cause the first time I celebrated Father’s Day my wife had my son in her tummy. So this is the third time. But he’s getting older, so it feels a lot more exciting that he can understand it, I think.

Devan:  So he understands what Father’s Day is?

Dale:  I don’t think he’ll understand what Father’s Day is, but it makes me feel good that there’s a day for us fathers to be at least recognized. But nowadays the culture of the United States is a little bit different. More fathers are getting involved with their kids so it’s kind of nice to have a little bit more recognition.

Devan:  I think that it’s definitely good to honor fathers. Did you…Barack Obama made a speech on Father’s Day last year just talking about male role models and how they’re very important and how we need more fathers in the home. It was a very moving speech, so…you know, it’s nice to see people like you who are taking care of their children and stepping up to their responsibilities.

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