Tom, a father from England, has always been open about his love for his young son, Roman. But when videos of their public displays of affection went viral, some people criticized him for kissing his five-year-old son on the lips.
Despite the negative feedback, Tom refuses to back down. He’s using humor and simple logic to defend his parenting style. His son Roman is fully supportive, telling the critics, “You are all crazy!”
The bond between parent and child is special and plays a key role in shaping the child’s values and personality. Parents have different ways of raising their kids, influenced by culture, health, or personal preferences.
Tom, who lives in Yorkshire, England, is a devoted father of two. He often shares videos of his life on TikTok, where he receives attention, especially from women. They admire his looks, accent, and tattoos, as well as his strong relationship with his sons, Roman and his baby brother, Raphael.
However, not everyone appreciates his parenting. Many criticize him for kissing Roman on the lips, claiming it could confuse him or expose him to germs. But Tom stands firm.
In June, one critic told him not to kiss Roman on the lips. Tom responded by saying, “I will kiss my son for as long as he lets me. One day he might not want to, but for now, I’ll carry on as I am.” Many of his followers supported him, sharing their own experiences of affectionate parenting.
Another user claimed that kissing could cause cavities. In a response video, Tom humorously dismissed the accusation, turning to Roman and asking, “What do you think?” Roman laughed and replied, “Don’t be silly!”
Tom’s videos have sparked a lot of discussion, with many defending his parenting style. Some pointed out that if it were a mother kissing her son, no one would say anything. Tom agreed, saying the criticism seems to focus more on dads showing affection.
In another video, Tom responded to critics who worried about his son becoming vulnerable to strangers. He jokingly pointed out how illogical that would be and suggested teaching Roman the difference between family affection and stranger boundaries.