David Beckham’s controversial kiss on the lips

David Beckham has often publicly kissed his youngest daughter in front of a crowd or recorded these moments and shared them on social media.

Although Western cultural life has many differences compared to Eastern culture, the fact that the former soccer star kissed his daughter on the lips, just as she was slowly entering adulthood, made many people feel uncomfortable and thought he should change his behavior.

David once spoke candidly about this: “I kiss all of my children on the lips, except for my oldest, Brooklyn. When Brooklyn turned 18, he thought it was a little weird, so I stopped.”

I’ve always expressed my love for my children. That’s how my wife and I raised us. We continue to express our love for them.

However, during a recent event with her father, the former footballer’s youngest daughter, Harper Beckham (13), refused to receive a kiss from her father. She stepped back and showed her disapproval of her father’s intimate gesture. Father and daughter laughed together. Seeing that David still wanted to show his love to his daughter, Harper proactively pulled her cheek away so her father could kiss her.

David Beckham has a habit of kissing his children on the lips (pictured below), however, recently, his youngest daughter Harper has started to show discomfort (pictured above) (Photo: Daily Mail).

In fact, many internet users have left comments on David Beckham’s social media account   advising him to behave differently with his children, because now that David Beckham’s children are adults, Harper has entered adolescence.

“Harper is slowly becoming a little woman, it’s time for David Beckham to stop kissing his daughter on the lips. There are many ways for fathers to express their love for their children,” a netizen once advised David Beckham.

However, many fans also defend the former player: “There’s a big difference between a light kiss on the lips between family members and a passionate kiss between a couple in love.

“David Beckham’s kiss with his son was just a quick, fun, and friendly kiss between family members. People shouldn’t overthink and take such innocent and fun actions so seriously,” said one netizen in defense of the former soccer star.

“Every person has a different vision and behavior. Lifestyles and behaviors in every family are also different. Often the problem lies in each person’s perspective. Every family is different, every person has a different way of parenting,” added another opinion in defense of David Beckham.

The youngest daughter rejects David Beckham’s kiss on the lips (Video: Paris Match/Tiktok).

How should a father express his feelings to his teenage daughter?

When a daughter is young, the father can freely express his feelings toward her. However, as the daughter begins to enter puberty, father and daughter gradually grow apart as gender differences become more evident.

According to Australian psychologist Tanya Curtis, when daughters enter adolescence, both father and daughter often feel confused, distant, and embarrassed to some degree.

Many parents feel uncomfortable or even confused about how to react when they see their daughters entering puberty for the first time. Curtis has counseled many parents who feel confused about expressing their feelings toward their growing daughters.

These confusions and dilemmas can cause many fathers to gradually reduce their interactions with their daughters, leaving a huge void in the feelings of both father and daughter. The father still loves his daughter very much, but it is this confusion that makes him choose to “step back.”

David Beckham’s youngest daughter has entered adolescence (Photo: Daily Mail).

The arrival of puberty opens a complicated period in the relationship between father and daughter. However, according to expert Curtis, when the daughter enters adolescence, the father should not increase the distance between them, but should be more sensitive and subtle, picking up on the girl’s signals and expressions to respond appropriately.

Right now, your child is going through an important stage with many changes. Sometimes, it’s difficult for them to express their innermost feelings. It’s the subtlety, sensitivity, and close support of parents that will help your child navigate this stage well.

When parents show love and respect for their children, there will be no unfortunate misunderstandings. Furthermore, when children go through puberty, they need more attention and support.

According to expert Curtis, the father’s role is very important for the daughter. The father-daughter relationship is the girl’s first relationship with a person of the opposite sex in her life. It is the father’s behavior that will establish the girl’s first standards for how to behave and interact with men.

In fact, the relationship between father and daughter will have a profound impact on the girl’s future emotional relationships. Therefore, it is important for the father to constantly demonstrate to his daughter that her parents love her unconditionally.

When a daughter enters puberty, a father should not “step back” in his interactions with her, but should show greater respect, greater sensitivity, and greater sensitivity.