A FATHER brutally lashed out at vile trolls who criticized him for kissing his five-year-old son on the mouth.
Every parent has a different way of showing affection to their children, and one way to let children know they are loved and protected is by hugging and kissing them.
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But whether it’s on the cheeks or the forehead, not everyone will see it as the innocent act of parenting it’s supposed to be – and one person who knows a little about that is dad Tom Leeds.
The father, who regularly shares adorable moments with his son on social media, was criticized for giving his five-year-old son a kiss on the lips.
Tom was responding to a comment after a fan complimented his eyes, wondering if he was using a filter on his TikTok clips.
Responding to the kind comment, the dad admitted that even his blue eyes weren’t “the prettiest” in the house, before asking his five-year-old son to join him so viewers could see his beautiful eyes.
As his son showed off his eyes, Tom laughed that it wasn’t “fair,” at which point he asked his son to give him a “kiss” and the adorable father-son duo kissed his lips.
However, the sweet moment didn’t go down well with some social media users, with one woman commenting: “Just beautiful, both of you, but don’t kiss him on the lips.”
The controversial comment, liked almost 60 times, received around 800 responses, as TikTok users rushed to defend Tom and his choice.
After the video took over the internet with almost 500,000 views, Tom also hit back at the trolls.
”I will continue to kiss my son on the mouth. Thanks.”
“I’m 54 years old and I still kiss my parents on the lips when I say goodbye after seeing them.
”Also always say I love you!” someone added.
“I really don’t understand why some people find this a problem, it’s absolutely adorable,” added another.
“Kiss your son on the lips all you want. Showing love is never wrong! He’s only young once,” one social media user told Tom
Another person wrote: “I don’t see anything wrong, just pure love here.”
The 4 types of parenting styles
According to Mayo clinic, there are four main parenting styles: authoritarian, authoritarian, permissive and neglectful. However, it is natural to use different styles in different situations.
- Authoritarian parenting style: This is often considered the ideal style for its combination of warmth and flexibility while making it clear that parents are in charge. With authoritative parenting, parents listen to their children’s opinions, but parents remain the final decision makers.
- Permissive Parenting Style: This style of parenting prides itself on being their children’s best friend. They are warm and caring, with open communication, and are actively involved in their children’s emotional well-being. Permissive parents allow their children to make their own choices, but they also bail them out if things don’t work out.
- Authoritarian parenting style: These are strict rules, high standards and punishments to regulate the child’s behavior. These parents have high expectations and are not flexible with them. Children may not even know there is a rule until they are punished for breaking it.
- Neglectful Parenting Style: Although the child’s basic needs are met, neglectful parents pay little attention to the child. These parents tend to provide minimal care and have few expectations or limitations for their children. In these cases, children tend to grow up resilient and self-reliant when necessary.
Tom also addressed the comment that was made in a follow-up clip, adding that he was horrified that this is what she perceived.
“I find it worrying that this bothers you,” Tom said.
“I’m going to kiss my son, my five-year-old son, on the mouth, for as long as I think it’s necessary and he lets me”, he got angry.
Children of neglectful parents often grow up to be resilient and self-reliant when necessary.
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