Tom, a devoted father from Yorkshire, England, never misses an opportunity to share his love for his young son, Roman. However, when their affectionate moments were posted on social media, some people were not pleased.
Despite being criticized for kissing his five-year-old son on the lips, Tom stands firm against trolls accusing him of confusing his child. With humor and logic, Tom defends his actions with the full support of Roman, who confidently responds to critics, “You are all crazy!”
The bond shared between a parent and child is truly heartwarming. This relationship plays a crucial role in shaping the values and personality of children as they grow. Different parents have different approaches to raising their children, influenced by various factors such as culture, health, and personal preference.
Tom, a loving father of two, remains steadfast in his parenting style despite negative comments. He frequently posts TikTok videos, gaining attention for his charm, accent, and evident love for his sons—five-year-old Roman and baby Raphael, born in May 2023.
Recently, Tom has been addressing allegations that his affectionate gestures could confuse or endanger Roman. On June 27, responding to criticism, Tom declared he would continue showering his son with love for as long as Roman is comfortable, emphasizing that he cherishes every moment they share.
Supportive fans quickly rallied behind Tom, sharing how they too cherish affectionate moments with their children and grandchildren. One commented, “Love kisses with my kids and now my granddaughter—the people who think it’s wrong are the worry xx.” Another shared a touching story about losing her father and wishing she could kiss him again.
In a witty post that garnered almost 123,000 likes, Tom humorously addressed a claim that kissing Roman would cause cavities. Roman, giggling, dismissed the idea as silly, sealing it with a kiss on his dad’s lips.
Fans were quick to mock the baseless cavity claim, with one dental professional affirming its absurdity, encouraging Tom to continue being a loving father. Another fan remarked on the outpour of support for Tom’s affectionate parenting style.
In early July, Tom posted a viral video with Roman on his lap in the car. With nearly 579,000 likes, Tom reiterated that nothing would change and asked Roman what he thought of people against their kisses. Roman responded firmly, “You are all crazy. That’s my daddy!” and the video ended with a sweet kiss.
Fans defended Tom’s parenting style, with one noting that cultural differences should be respected and another questioning the sexist double standard, suggesting that the criticism stemmed from the fact that Tom is a man.
Tom highlighted this sexist bias, acknowledging that comments might have been different if a mother was kissing her child. Reaffirming his stance, Tom thanked his supporters for their understanding and noted that his approach wouldn’t change.
In another video, Tom addresses concerns that kissing his son could make him vulnerable to strangers. Sarcastically, he compared the flawed logic to other absurd scenarios, reinforcing the importance of teaching children about appropriate boundaries while maintaining a loving relationship.
The majority of Tom’s online community stand by him, applauding the affection he shows his son. It’s heartening to see that Tom doesn’t let the trolls dictate how he parents!
What are your thoughts on fathers kissing their children on the lips? Do you think it’s acceptable for mothers too?
