A loving dad, Tom from Yorkshire, defended himself against social media critics who disapproved of him kissing his five-year-old son on the lips. He hit back at trolls who accused him of confusing his son and even suggested that kissing could lead to cavities. Despite the backlash, Tom stood his ground and reassured everyone that he will continue to show affection to his son in his own way.
Tom, a dad from Yorkshire known as @tom_leeds on social media, hit back at trolls who criticized him for showing affection to his son Roman. Some trolls even went as far as to suggest that kissing his son on the lips could lead to cavities. In a video response, Tom made it clear that he will continue to show love and affection to his five-year-old son as long as Roman is comfortable with it. He expressed his love for his son and emphasized that their bond is important to him, despite the opinions of others.
Despite receiving support from many viewers, Tom also had to address some concerns raised by others. One comment argued that kissing could transfer bacteria and increase the risk of cavities in children. Roman, appearing in the video alongside his father, dismissed this notion by simply saying, “Don’t be silly.”
In his response to a poster advising against kissing children on the lips, Tom expressed his frustration with the criticism. He emphasized that he will continue to show love to his son in the way that feels right for their relationship. The video has garnered over 15,700 views, showcasing the dad’s commitment to expressing his affection for his son despite the negative comments.
The frustration of the parent was clear in his recent video, which has garnered over 15,700 views, as he addressed a comment advising against the affectionate pecks.
Many people quickly came forward to show their support, urging the loving father to continue expressing his affection for his children. Tom jokingly pointed out the absurdity of the idea that showing love to his five-year-old through a kiss would somehow lead him to think it’s acceptable to kiss strangers. He suggested that instead of avoiding showing love to his child for fear of misinterpretation, he could simply teach him the difference between familial love and inappropriate behavior. Some supporters reassured the father that anyone viewing a dad kissing his son innocently should be the ones raising concern, not the loving father himself.
While most of the comments show support for the loving father, Tom has had to address some additional concerns from a few individuals. One person agreed, stating: ‘If someone has an issue with a father kissing their child, then they need to reevaluate their priorities. Nothing will stop me from showering my baby with kisses.’ Another comment encouraged Tom by saying: ‘The bond you have with your son is completely natural, you’re doing a fantastic job.’
Expressing frustration, another comment read: ‘What is wrong with people? It’s his SON! A father showing love to his child will help him grow up to be a kind, loving individual.’ Other parents also shared their own experiences, with one saying: ‘I will never stop giving my 3 boys big kisses on their faces. I absolutely adore my children.’ Another parent added: ‘Even though my daughter is 11, she still kisses me on the lips. It’s a natural display of love and affection, nothing more.’
Dismissing the critics, another parent shared: ‘Those judgmental people can go away! I still kiss my 18 and 16 year old boys and I love them to pieces.’ Each parent expressing their unconditional love for their children in their own unique way.
