A new study from the University of New South Wales has discovered that during the working week, Australian fathers only spend an average of just over a minute each day alone with their children.

新南威尔士大学的一项新研究发现，在工作周期间，澳大利亚的父亲们每天单独陪伴孩子的时间平均只有一分钟多一点。

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Celebrating the day also makes fathers feel that their contributions are acknowledged by their children and society.

庆祝这一天，也让父亲们感受到自己的贡献得到孩子和社会的认可。

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For many people around the world, the third Sunday in June is a day to respect their fathers.

对世界各地的许多人来说，六月的第三个星期天是他们向父亲表示敬意的日子。

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