A father in Yorkshire, England, faces backlash for kissing his 5-year-old son on the lips. In a strong and humorous response, he defends his parenting and shares his loving bond with his boy.
Tom, a devoted father from Yorkshire, England, has never shied away from showing his love for his young son, Roman. However, when their affectionate moments, like kissing on the lips, went viral on social media, some critics were quick to attack.
The backlash, accusing Tom of confusing his son or exposing him to danger, has not deterred him. Instead, he’s stood his ground with humor and common sense, finding support from his fans and even from Roman, who confidently tells the trolls, “You are all crazy!”
The father-son bond is irreplaceable, with each parent choosing their own way to nurture their children. For Tom, this means never holding back on love, regardless of online opinions.
The Criticism and Tom’s Response
Tom, who often shares family moments on TikTok, has faced attention for his good looks and the bond he shares with his sons. However, the criticism mainly comes from users claiming that kissing his 5-year-old on the lips is inappropriate and potentially harmful.
In response to one comment suggesting he shouldn’t kiss his son on the lips, Tom said, “I will kiss my son for as long as he allows. One day, he might not want me to, but for now, this is our special bond.”
@tom_leeds Replying to @teresa02garcia ah jheez. #fyp #foryou #xyzbca #xuhuong #fypシ ♬ original sound – Tom
Supportive messages poured in, with one person even saying, “I always kissed my dad on the lips, and I lost him two years ago. I wish I could kiss him again.”
Bacteria and Cavity Claims Debunked
The trolls didn’t stop there. One person even claimed that kissing his son on the lips could cause cavities, due to bacteria in Tom’s mouth. Tom quickly fired back in a viral post, humorously asking Roman what he thought, to which Roman replied, “Don’t be silly!” Fans flooded the comments, defending the father’s actions and dismissing the unfounded claims.
@tom_leeds Replying to @Haley Bear what are you brushing your teeth with please?! #fyp #foryou #xyzbca #xuhuong #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Tom
A Loving Father and His Strong Message
In one of his viral videos, Tom explained how he continues to embrace his son with love, saying, “Some people are just sick. He’s adorable and will tell me when he’s older if he doesn’t like it.”
@tom_leeds Replying to @kerry Roman hath spoken #fyp #foryou #xyzbca #xuhuong #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Tom
Tom also expressed his thoughts about why such comments seem to target fathers more than mothers: “I’ve always wondered if people would say the same if it were a mom kissing her child,” he said. “For some reason, when it’s a dad, it gets criticized.”
Tom concluded with a lighthearted message about the logic behind one of the negative comments: “If kissing my son on the lips makes him think it’s okay to kiss strangers, should I stop driving him places or let him walk into strangers’ houses?”
A Lesson in Love
@tom_leeds Replying to @Nicole you are starting to geuinely concern me now. #fyp #foryou #xyzbca #xuhuong #foryoupage ♬ original sound – Tom
At the end of the day, Tom stands by his approach to parenting. “I’ll keep teaching my son that it’s normal to kiss his mommy and daddy, but kissing strangers is not okay,” he said with a smile.
Tom’s story is a reminder of the love parents have for their children and the unique ways they choose to express it.
