Kids Day instead of Queens birthday?

**Lastcenturymum** · 03-12-2007 11:46

Saw something about this in the paper today. Fair enough we are moving away from the monarchy more, though we aren't a republic yet and I love a long weekend!!!

But seriously, a kids day?? I see what they are getting at 'cos kids are the future'... but I think there is a tendancy for kids to be over indulged in many ways these days anyway.

I remember when I was a kid asking my mum why there was a mothers and fathers day and where was kids day and she said 'every day is kids day' and you know, once you grow up and find out what life is all about, I think she was kinda right!!

**Scout** · 03-12-2007 12:06

Originally Posted by Lastcenturymum

I remember when I was a kid asking my mum why there was a mothers and fathers day and where was kids day and she said 'every day is kids day' and you know, once you grow up and find out what life is all about, I think she was kinda right!!

Did we have the same mother? Mine said exactly the same thing. Now that I have my own child, I see what she meant too (damn, I hate it when she is right

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Nope, I don't agree with a Kid's Day and can't wait until we have a Republic and we can have the equivalent of the Queen's Birthday long weekend but to celebrate our being a republic instead!

**christen** · 03-12-2007 12:08

isnt there already a childrens day, its not a public holiday or anything though. i think its in october sometime.

please correct me if im wrong!

**Mum&bubs** · 03-12-2007 12:10

I'm pretty sure there is already a kids day too! Don't know when it is or anything about it though as we don't celebrate it.

Oh and girls my mum also said the same thing to me when I was a kid

**studyingECS** · 03-12-2007 12:14

Originally Posted by Lastcenturymum

I remember when I was a kid asking my mum why there was a mothers and fathers day and where was kids day and she said 'every day is kids day' and you know

yep, thats what I used to say to my mum and thats what she used to say to me.......and she is right....why does there need to be a kids day.

**mum_I'm_hungry** · 03-12-2007 12:26

I'm pretty sure they have a children's day in Japan and it is supposed to be lovely. That said, isn't every day 'kids' day'? It sure seems to be around here!

**mum_I'm_hungry** · 03-12-2007 12:27

Cracking up. Just read the previous posts a bit more closely. I can't believe I'm saying the same thing as everyone else's mum!

**Oblena** · 03-12-2007 12:34

I was told that Christmas is kid's day and that is why mums and dads need a special one

**Silvana** · 03-12-2007 12:52

kid's day is everyday and if there has to be one, why should it be a public holiday? Mothers and Fathers day aren't public holidays.

Kids get enough as it is these days, without having to warrant a day especially for them.