We, the undersigned, call on our school boards to formally protect Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations in policy. Parents not administrators, consultants, or activist groups are the primary decision‑makers in a child’s life, and schools exist to support that bond, not to quietly erase it. When schools cancel or “rebrand” Mother’s and Father’s Day, they overstep their role and undermine parents’ rights to pass on their own values, traditions, and ways of honouring family.
We are asking for a clear, written policy that:
• Recognizes Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as important, age‑appropriate opportunities for children to express love and gratitude to the people who raise them.
• Requires schools to acknowledge these days in some meaningful way (for example, a card, craft, or classroom activity), instead of allowing them to be quietly dropped.
• Prevents individual schools or staff from cancelling or renaming these days without a transparent, public decision by the elected board.
• Respects diverse family situations by allowing children, where needed, to make something for “the person who takes care of you,” without removing Mother’s and Father’s Day for everyone else.
This is not about politics; it is about boundaries and respect. Parents have the right to see motherhood and fatherhood honoured, not erased, in their children’s schools. A strong policy will ensure consistency across all schools, stop sudden cancellations driven by small internal groups, and keep decision‑making where it belongs: with accountable, elected representatives who must listen to families.
By signing this petition, we are asking the board to:
1. Draft and adopt a policy that explicitly protects Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations in all schools.
2. Commit to consulting parents publicly before any future changes to how these days are recognized.
Children deserve to grow up in a culture that values the people who love, raise, and sacrifice for them every day. Protecting Mother’s and Father’s Day in school policy is a simple, concrete way to defend parents’ rights and keep families at the center of education.
Sincerely, Augustino Duminuco
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Reached 100 supporters
May 19, 2026
43 Comments
Everyone had a mother or a form of someone they love and cherish that supports them and helps carry them through this life. And for the people that don’t I know our inclusive school systems and teaching staff can find a way to make them feel included and loved as well. This isn’t just about your mother. It’s a celebration of all mothers and everything they do and stand for.
Mothers are the most important , and I love seeing my wife happy when my son comes home with art and crafts for mother's Day
I TOTALLY noticed this this year. As a single mom, my child had nothing for me on Mother’s Day. I asked him, didn’t your class do anything for Mother’s Day and he said, no. I was completely shocked the school and class, in Qualicum school district did absolutely nothing for Mother’s Day for the entire school. So, in our home….my son went and wrapped shampoo and I opened shampoo for Mother’s Day. Lol. Thanks, Ministry of Education.
As both a Christian and a mother, I believe Mother’s Day and Father’s Day should be preserved in schools. Scripture teaches us to honour our father and mother, and in today’s world especially, children need traditions that reinforce gratitude, family connection, and respect for the people raising them. Inclusivity should not require erasing meaningful celebrations that matter to so many families. Simple accommodations can include every child without removing these days entirely. As a single parent, these school celebrations matter deeply because they help children recognize and celebrate the parent who consistently shows up for them.
Gifts from kids to their parents was always a part of kids life and schools were always there to help kids and encourage them to make gifts with their hands, cherish Mother’s Day and remember it every year. It is part of the culture and should stay this way.
Don’t let the woke vocal minority destroy the family.
The world and people, are losing their moral values, not all people.
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We, the undersigned, call on our school boards to formally protect Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations in policy. Parents not administrators, consultants, or activist groups are the primary decision‑makers in a child’s life, and schools exist to support that bond, not to quietly erase it. When schools cancel or “rebrand” Mother’s and Father’s Day, they overstep their role and undermine parents’ rights to pass on their own values, traditions, and ways of honouring family.
We are asking for a clear, written policy that:
• Recognizes Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as important, age‑appropriate opportunities for children to express love and gratitude to the people who raise them.
• Requires schools to acknowledge these days in some meaningful way (for example, a card, craft, or classroom activity), instead of allowing them to be quietly dropped.
• Prevents individual schools or staff from cancelling or renaming these days without a transparent, public decision by the elected board.
• Respects diverse family situations by allowing children, where needed, to make something for “the person who takes care of you,” without removing Mother’s and Father’s Day for everyone else.
This is not about politics; it is about boundaries and respect. Parents have the right to see motherhood and fatherhood honoured, not erased, in their children’s schools. A strong policy will ensure consistency across all schools, stop sudden cancellations driven by small internal groups, and keep decision‑making where it belongs: with accountable, elected representatives who must listen to families.
By signing this petition, we are asking the board to:
1. Draft and adopt a policy that explicitly protects Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations in all schools.
2. Commit to consulting parents publicly before any future changes to how these days are recognized.
Children deserve to grow up in a culture that values the people who love, raise, and sacrifice for them every day. Protecting Mother’s and Father’s Day in school policy is a simple, concrete way to defend parents’ rights and keep families at the center of education.
Sincerely, Augustino Duminuco
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
May 19, 2026
43 Comments
Our schools celebrate and learn about many cultural days (eg Diwali) even thought not all kids are included. The only things being cancelled are traditionally American or European holidays .
Everyone had a mother or a form of someone they love and cherish that supports them and helps carry them through this life. And for the people that don’t I know our inclusive school systems and teaching staff can find a way to make them feel included and loved as well. This isn’t just about your mother. It’s a celebration of all mothers and everything they do and stand for.
Mothers are the most important , and I love seeing my wife happy when my son comes home with art and crafts for mother's Day
I TOTALLY noticed this this year. As a single mom, my child had nothing for me on Mother’s Day. I asked him, didn’t your class do anything for Mother’s Day and he said, no. I was completely shocked the school and class, in Qualicum school district did absolutely nothing for Mother’s Day for the entire school. So, in our home….my son went and wrapped shampoo and I opened shampoo for Mother’s Day. Lol. Thanks, Ministry of Education.
As both a Christian and a mother, I believe Mother’s Day and Father’s Day should be preserved in schools. Scripture teaches us to honour our father and mother, and in today’s world especially, children need traditions that reinforce gratitude, family connection, and respect for the people raising them. Inclusivity should not require erasing meaningful celebrations that matter to so many families. Simple accommodations can include every child without removing these days entirely. As a single parent, these school celebrations matter deeply because they help children recognize and celebrate the parent who consistently shows up for them.
Gifts from kids to their parents was always a part of kids life and schools were always there to help kids and encourage them to make gifts with their hands, cherish Mother’s Day and remember it every year. It is part of the culture and should stay this way.
Don’t let the woke vocal minority destroy the family.
The world and people, are losing their moral values, not all people.
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Our schools celebrate and learn about many cultural days (eg Diwali) even thought not all kids are included. The only things being cancelled are traditionally American or European holidays .