In a heartwarming display of affection and love between a father and his five-year-old son, a man named Tom, hailing from Yorkshire, has taken to social media to defend himself against critics who chastised him for kissing his child on the lips. Tom, whose TikTok handle is @tom_leeds, found himself at the center of controversy when he shared a touching moment with his son Roman, which triggered an unexpected backlash from some social media users.
In a video posted earlier this week, Tom and Roman engaged in a brief yet tender father-son interaction. The video, initially intended to discuss the color of their eyes, captured Tom giving his son a quick peck on the lips, a gesture meant to express his deep affection and love for Roman. Little did he know that this simple act of parental love would draw negative comments and criticism from online trolls.
Some of the comments that Tom received were disheartening, with one individual stating, “Just gorgeous both, but don’t kiss him on the lips.” Tom, however, was undeterred by the negativity and firmly responded, “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 comments on Tom’s posts were supportive and praised his display of affection, there were some bizarre concerns raised. One commenter went as far as suggesting that kissing a child on the lips could make them more susceptible to cavities due to the transfer of bacteria. To this, Roman, Tom’s son, appeared alongside his father in a video reply and simply said, “Don’t be silly,” dismissing the notion that such an innocent act of love could lead to dental issues.
The frustration of this affectionate father became evident in his latest video, which garnered over 15,700 views, as he responded to one commenter who urged against kissing children on the lips, citing concerns about the intentions of others. Tom humorously retorted, “Don’t kiss your children on the lips fact… because not all humans have the right intentions, do you see what I’m saying? Don’t make it acceptable!”
Many viewers rushed to offer their support to Tom, encouraging him to continue demonstrating his love and affection for his son. The overwhelmingly positive responses reflected the belief that expressing love and tenderness between parents and their children should always be celebrated and cherished.
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.”