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National Love Our Children Day
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National Love Our Children Day – April 6, 2024

National Love Our Children Day takes place every year on the first Saturday in April. As the month of April is also for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Love Our Children Day is part of the campaign to raise awareness about all forms of child abuse. It is also a day to celebrate children and stress the importance of raising them in a loving and healthy environment.

History of National Love Our Children Day

National Love Our Children Day was established in 2004 by Love Our Children U.S.A., a non-profit organization that aims to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against children. They also empower foster children through valuable programs and initiatives. Their focus is to tackle issues such as internet safety, cyberbullying, school violence, and family attitudes that impact the lives of children. Since its inception, the organization has reached over five million people through its website. It has also been featured on numerous T.V. and radio programs, spreading awareness about children. Their website contains over 1,600 pages of useful information to assist parents, families, and children on various positive parenting and child safety topics.

The organization also created a program called “Stomp Out Bullying”, a national program that focuses on the prevention of cyberbullying, bullying, sexting, and racism among children and teenagers. On the organization’s website, over 10 million people have made a commitment to stomp out bullying.

Violence against children is an epidemic that needs to be eliminated from our society. It affects the growth and development of children, with long-lasting effects that creep into their behavioral patterns as adults. To completely eliminate child abuse, prevention is much better than cure. By identifying and curbing all acts that promote child abuse, children are spared from such traumas, leading to a happier, healthier society. This is why National Love Our Children Day is so important to not just families as a unit but to society as a whole.

National Love Our Children Day timeline

1989
United Nations Convention

The ‘Convention on the Rights of the Child’ is signed by the United Nations.

1999
The Founders

Love Our Children U.S.A. is founded.

2004
Love Our Children Day

National Love Our Children Day is created.

2007
A Better Place

Love Our Children U.S.A. is named as the winner of ‘Charities Who Make the World a Better Place.’

National Love Our Children Day FAQs

Who is an online predator?

An online predator is one who uses the internet to communicate with children, with the aim of exploiting them sexually. Online predators typically fall between the ages of 18 to 55, though some might be older or younger.

What is Love Our Children U.S.A.?

Love Our Children U.S.A. is the leading national nonprofit and prevention organization. It fights all forms of violence and neglect against children in the U.S. Since 1999, Love Our Children U.S.A. has prevented violence against children and eliminated behaviors that keep them from reaching their full potential.

Why do humans show love to their children?

Every species is hardwired for its own survival, and procreation helps in the continuation of the gene pool. Mankind was created to love, and in most cases, it shows.

How to Observe National Love Our Children Day

  1. Love a child

    If you have a child yourself, make it a point of duty to provide a healthy and loving environment for the child to thrive in. If you don’t have a child, make a child smile and do whatever you can to make their lives a little easier.

  2. Make a commitment

    The celebration of National Love Our Children Day must go beyond one single day. Every day of the year, make a commitment to yourself to stand against all forms of abuse towards children. Speak up when you notice that a child might be in danger.

  3. Donate

    If it’s within your means, make sure to donate to a child-centered organization, whether it’s a charity, orphanage, or school.

5 Child Abuse Statistics That Will Shock You

  1. Missing children

    Every year, almost 1.8 million children are reported missing.

  2. Online predators

    Every day, one out of seven children is approached by online predators.

  3. Online bullying

    43% of children have faced bullying online.

  4. Foster care

    In the United States, about 580,000 children live in foster care.

  5. Bullying

    One out of every four kids experiences some form of bullying.

Why National Love Our Children Day is Important

  1. Precious children

    Children are precious gems that must be loved and cherished. National Love Our Children Day is a chance to celebrate the little people who make the world a brighter place, reminding us that they deserve to be celebrated every day.

  2. Prevention of child abuse

    This day is vital to the campaign against child abuse, providing education about abuse prevention. It is not enough to provide help and support after the abuse has taken place, but to prevent it from happening in the first place.

  3. Awareness

    This day raises awareness about the plethora of issues children face on a daily basis. Being aware of these issues is a necessary step towards solving the problem.

National Love Our Children Day dates

YearDateDay
2022April 2Saturday
2023April 1Saturday
2024April 6Saturday
2025April 5Saturday
2026April 4Saturday

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