I’ve received a lot of good feedback on my way of celebrating Kid’s Day.  From the comments on this post, to the texts and in-person conversations, I know I’m not alone.

As I was nearing the end of the internet yesterday, I happened to find a mention of a Children’s Day celebration in Japan.  It made me realize, maybe my kids have been scheming with other kids in the playground and there is a child uprising happening in playgrounds around the world!  In China, kids get the day off of school for Children’s Day!  In case this muttering is happening in a playground near you, here’s how to squash the Children’s Day resistance.

Top 5 Ways to Prevent Children’s Day

If your children come home from the playground/school with words of Children’s Day, let them know about these Children’s Day traditions that you are willing to do at home and see if they would rather clean their room instead.

5. Japanese Decorate With Warrior Dolls – that sounds scarier than one of “those” types of clowns.  Angry warrior dolls staring at you all day seems ripe for angry warrior dolls coming back to you in your dreams.  Also, rice balls and bean paste.  That would be an absolute “NO!” from my kids.

4. Universalist Church of the Redeemer schedules a special service for children – That’s right kids, as if the church service on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day wasn’t enough, now we’re adding an additional church service.  Kids, raise your hands if you want to go to an extra church service.

3. United Nations created a convention for Children’s Day – Know what happens at conventions?  Adults sit in a quiet room and listen to other adults talk.  Big fun.

2. Australia reminds you to think of others on Children’s Day – From their website, “Designated by the nations of the world, Universal Children’s Day calls society to a greater response to the plight of many millions of children around the world who are denied the basic necessities of a happy childhood and the education to develop their capacities.”  My kids can’t even respond to saying nice things to the person that feeds them for one day.  I can’t wait to see their suggestions on how to do this.

1. Nigeria has children do jobs adults would normally do – My children might actually jump on board with this.  They love visiting Daddy at work.  But it is all in the spin.  It’s not about going to work, but mowing the lawn, doing the laundry, washing dishes and cleaning the house.  Those are the jobs adults normally do.

Yes, many many countries celebrate children, give them presents and dedicate the day to the children’s happiness.  I’m currently not inclined to indulge in that.  My children actually live an awesome life.  Let’s all stay focused on part of the point of Mother’s Day – to help our children understand gratitude.  Gratitude to the person that sacrifices so much for them.  Is that so hard?

Have you heard talk from your children about Kid’s Day?  How have you helped squash it?  Tell us below or continue the conversation on the Bleeping Motherhood Facebook page.