Father's Day 2025: Men celebrate differently - tradition or change?

Father's Day 2025: Men celebrate differently - tradition or change?

Deutschland - On May 29, 2025, many men celebrate the Ascension of Christ in Germany, which is also known as Father's Day. This day not only reflects a festive coexistence with friends, often accompanied by handcarts and alcoholic beverages, but also stands for a profound change in the role perception of fathers. According to Schwäbische in the past 30 years, such as fathers, household helpers and also with regard to their alcohol consumption.

The way this day is celebrated. While some men contemplate the day with a service, others move through the streets with their friends and enjoy celebrating in a convivial atmosphere. This supposed exuberance is often regarded as a romantic customs or as a state of emergency. The social norm sees many men the rest of the year as a committed fathers, husbands and believing Christians.

change in paternity

The changes in the role of father are not limited to Father's Day. As the Federal Center for Political Education , the number of fathers who take advantage of parental allowance is continuously increasing. Over 29 percent of fathers use this option, but often only for a few months. This is an indicator of the increasing participation of fathers in childcare, which has increased significantly in recent years.

The social change also influences the life plans of vater: more and more fathers take family -related breaks due to an increasing employee participation of women and the need to reconcile work and family. In the past, the image of the main earner was often considered undisputed, but more and more men want to actively intervene in family work and want more time with their children, which confirm 72 percent of fathers.

social challenges and expectations

But despite the positive change, there are still challenges. The traditional role structure often remains powerful. An analysis of Federal Forum Men shows that many couples want a partnership model, but often do not live in reality. 44 percent of couples strive for equivalent division of labor, while only 21 percent actually implement this.

The return to traditional role images after the birth of a child is clearly evident: mothers often reduce their working hours, while fathers act as the main earner. The causes of this include political framework conditions such as spousal splitting, and inadequate care offers. These aspects reinforce the tendency to retro -traditional gender roles.

In today's world, however, new father's models are required. A closely related cooperation between partners is necessary to take into account the needs of the family and to better manage the challenges of everyday life. The influence of active fathers on the development of their children is clear and can significantly strengthen self -awareness, social skills and emotional development.

Finally, it can be said that during Father's Day there is traditionally a joy day, it also serves as a reflection of the complex changed role of fathers in a changing society. It is a day when men celebrate, but also reflect on how they can actively shape their role in family life.