Tom, a father from Yorkshire, England, loves his son Roman and often shares moments with him online. But when a video of him kissing his five-year-old son on the lips went viral, some people were not happy about it.
Many criticized him, saying it was inappropriate or confusing for the child. Tom, however, didn’t back down and responded with humor and logic. Roman also had something to say to those making negative comments: “You are all crazy!”
People have different ways of raising their children, influenced by culture, personal choices, or background. Tom, a proud father of two, refuses to let online criticism change how he shows love to his son.
His TikTok videos get a lot of attention, with many viewers admiring his looks and parenting style. But not everyone agrees with how he expresses affection. Some users warned him that kissing his child on the lips could be unsafe or confusing.
One person commented, “Just gorgeous both, but don’t kiss him on the lips.” Tom responded, saying he would continue as long as his son was okay with it. “I love him to bits, and one day he won’t want me to, but for now, I’ll carry on.”
Supporters filled the comment section, with one saying, “I always kissed my dad on the lips, and I lost him two years ago. I wish I could do it again.”
Another user claimed it could cause dental issues, saying, “You can give your child cavities if you kiss them on the lips.” In a lighthearted response, Tom turned to Roman and asked what he thought. Roman laughed and said, “Don’t be silly!” before giving his dad another kiss.
When Tom posted another video with Roman, asking what he thought about people saying they shouldn’t kiss, Roman firmly said, “You are all crazy. That’s my daddy!”
Many people supported him, while others questioned if the reaction would be the same if a mother kissed her child. Tom responded, saying, “I don’t think anyone would have said anything if it was a mom. But because it’s a dad, suddenly it’s a problem.”
One comment suggested that this could put the child in danger by making him comfortable with strangers. Tom laughed and sarcastically replied, “So by that logic, he also shouldn’t get in my car, live in my house, or do anything with me because he might think it’s okay to do the same with strangers.”
Instead, Tom believes in teaching his son proper boundaries while still showing him love. “We can teach kids that it’s normal to kiss their parents, but not strangers,” he said, making it clear that he has no plans to change his parenting style.