In a heartwarming display of fatherly love, Tom from England has been facing criticism for kissing his five-year-old son Roman on the lips. Despite the backlash, Tom remains steadfast in his approach, using humor and logic to counter the trolls.
Tom’s videos on TikTok showcase his loving relationship with Roman and newborn Raphael Reign.
While some accuse him of confusing his child, Tom believes that showing love and affection is essential to parenting. He responded to criticism, saying, “I’ll keep kissing my son on the lips as long as he lets me.
He’s my best pal, and I love him to bits.”
Fans have rallied around Tom, sharing supportive comments and personal experiences. One user noted, “I kissed my dad on the lips until I was much older, and I cherish those memories.” Tom appreciated the kind words, saying, “We raise our children with love, and that’s what matters.”
@tom_leeds Replying to @Haley Bear what are you brushing your teeth with please?! #fyp #foryou #xyzbca #xuhuong #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Tom
When a user claimed that kissing his son could lead to cavities, Tom witfully replied, “So, I’ll kiss my son and give him cavities?” Roman giggled and kissed his dad on the lips, dismissing the unfounded claim.
In a viral video, Tom asked Roman about the criticism, and the five-year-old confidently said, “You are all crazy! That’s my daddy!” The father-son duo shared a sweet kiss, garnering over 579,000 likes.
Fans defended Tom, noting that cultural differences and personal preferences shouldn’t dictate how parents show love. One user pointed out that the criticism might stem from gender bias, asking if the same scrutiny would apply to a mother kissing her son.
@tom_leeds Replying to @kerry Roman hath spoken #fyp #foryou #xyzbca #xuhuong #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Tom
Tom appreciated the observation, saying, “I’m glad someone brought this up. I won’t change how I parent my children.”
Tom’s refusal to back down has resonated with many. He believes in teaching children appropriate boundaries and emphasizing that love and affection from family members are different from stranger danger. As he succinctly put it, “We can teach our children that kissing family members is normal, but kissing strangers is not.
