National Parents' Day Council
3600 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
Dear Councilmembers:
I am writing to request that you reinstate Nabil and Nargues Khalil’s status as Parents of the Year. From what I have read, it came to light that Mr. Khalil has a record of criminal misconduct ranging from assault to arson, and he subsequently relinquished his title.
This is just the latest in a series of examples of how Americans have become, or perhaps have always been, overly-critical of parents and quick to label people as being poor examples for children. These conclusions are often reached based on reasons completely unrelated to the person’s conduct in regard to children.
Celebrity moms have been in the spotlight lately, and Britney Spears in particular has been designated the “bad mom” of the group to the extent that she can’t seem to do anything right. A young woman who has been hosting a PBS show for toddlers was recently fired because she once appeared in videos that spoofed public service announcements.
I am certain that the members of your organization know that no person, whether a parent or not, is perfect. Also, being a parent is diffiult, and anyone who manages to ultimately do right by their kids and help them become well-adjusted adults deserves credit for that accomplishment. As the Khalils’ children are grown, why not let them have the deciding vote as to whether their folks deserve the Parents of the Year award?
Truly,
Liz Mann
