In a beautiful display of devotion and love between a father and his five-year-old kid, a man named Tom from Yorkshire has resorted to social media to defend himself against critics who accused him of kissing his youngster on the lips.
Tom, whose TikTok username is @tom_leeds, sparked outrage when he shared a sweet moment with his son Roman, eliciting an unexpected response from some social media users.
In a video posted earlier this week, Tom and Roman had a brief but touching father-son contact. The video, which was originally intended to discuss the color of their eyes, shows Tom giving his son a short smooch on the lips, expressing his tremendous passion and love for Roman. Little did he realize that this simple act of parental love would elicit nasty remarks and condemnation from online trolls.
Some of the remarks Tom received were disappointing, with one person saying, “Just gorgeous both, but don’t kiss him on the lips.
” Tom, on the other hand, was unfazed by the negativity and replied forcefully, “I will continue to kiss my son on the lips, thank you.”
In a follow-up video, Tom addressed the criticism and expressed his confusion about why such a loving gesture had sparked controversy. He said, “I find it worrying that it bothers you.” Tom then went on to clarify his stance, asserting, “I will kiss my son, my five-year-old child, on the lips for as long as I deem necessary and as long as he lets me, right, ’cause I love him to bits, and he’s my best pal, and one day he won’t want me to, and he probably won’t want much to do with me. So for now, I’ll carry on as I am.”
While the majority of the comments on Tom’s posts were positive and applauded his expression of affection, some unusual concerns were voiced. One commentator even suggested that kissing a youngster on the lips could increase their susceptibility to cavities owing to the transfer of microorganisms. To this, Tom’s son, Roman, stood beside his father in a video response and simply remarked, “Don’t be silly,” dismissing the idea that such an innocent act of love might result in dental problems.
This caring father’s irritation was clear in his most recent video, which has had over 15,700 views, when he responded to one commentator who advised against kissing children on the lips, citing concerns about the motives of others. Tom responded hilariously, “Don’t kiss your children on the lips because not all humans have the right intentions.” “Do not make it acceptable!”
Many people raced to support Tom, encouraging him to continue expressing his love and affection for his son.
The overwhelming positive replies reinforced the notion that expressing love and affection between parents and their children is something to be embraced and treasured.
In a world filled with various challenges and uncertainties, it is heartwarming to witness moments of genuine love and affection. Tom’s unwavering commitment to expressing his love for his son Roman serves as a powerful reminder that acts of love and kindness should be embraced and celebrated, even in the face of online criticism. As Roman wisely said, “Don’t be silly.”