National Sons Day is marked annually on March 4 to honor sons, to appreciate their various contributions to the family and society, and also to celebrate those who raise them.

National Sons day was established in 2018 by Jill Nico, who wanted the world to acknowledge their importance. This day can be celebrated by spending quality time with your son(s), and explaining how you feel about them. A similar day is observed annually on Sept. 28, to show appreciation for the boys in our lives.

Here are a few quotes to share with sons on this special day, courtesy of Wow4you:

1. "To wake up to the sound of my son saying 'Mama, mama!' It's the best sound ever." - Miranda Kerr

2. "Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged." - Louisa May Alcott

3. "When you were a toddler you made me smile. When you were a teenager you made me worry. But now you are a man and my son, I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments!” - Catherine Pulsifer

4. "You don't raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they'll turn out to be heroes, even if it's just in your own eyes." - Wally Schirra

5. "Be strong out there, my son. Look for the love and kindness in others. Forgive yourself when you make mistakes, and enjoy the journey." - Kirsten Wreggitt

6. "Boys are fun. They make you laugh. They are full of life and can share that energy with you. They also touch your heart; they are deeply feeling." - Steve Biddulph

7. "Until you have a son of your own, you will never know what that means. You will never know the joy beyond joy, the love beyond feeling that resonates in the heart of a father as he looks upon his son." - Kent Nerburn

8. "A boy needs his mother's respect. Not only her love but also her respect." - Emerson Eggerichs

9. "There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of the heart." - Washington Irving

10. "Your son will open your eyes, broaden your knowledge, and help your sense of humor. " – Michael Thompson

A mother touches her son's stomach at an evacuation center set in a gymnasium in Yamagata, northern Japan
A mother touches her son's stomach at an evacuation center set in a gymnasium in Yamagata, northern Japan Reuters
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