David Beckham’s controversial kiss on the lips

Many times David Beckham 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 football star kissed his daughter on the lips, even when she was slowly entering adulthood, made many people feel uncomfortable and thought that he should change his behavior.

David once spoke candidly about this: “I kiss all of my children on the lips, except for my oldest son, Brooklyn. When Brooklyn turned 18, this seemed a little strange to him, so I stopped doing it.

“I have always expressed my love for my children. This is how my wife and I were raised by our parents. We continue to express our love for our children.”

However, while attending a recent event with her father, the former soccer star’s youngest daughter – Harper Beckham (13 years old) – refused to receive a kiss from her father. She took a step back and showed her disapproval of her father’s intimate gesture. The father and daughter laughed together, seeing that David still wanted to continue showing his love for his daughter, Harper proactively brought her cheek back for her father to “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 netizens have left comments on David Beckham’s social media account to advise him to behave differently with his children, because now that David Beckham’s children are already adults, Harper has entered her teenage years.

“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 parents to express their love for their children,” one netizen once advised David Beckham.

However, there are also many fans who defend the former player: “There is 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 to his son was just a quick, fun and friendly kiss between family members. People should not think too much and take such innocent and fun actions so seriously,” said one Internet user to defend the former soccer star.

“Each person has a different vision and behavior. Lifestyles and behaviors in each family are also different. Many times the problem is in each person’s perspective. Each family is different, each person has a different way of being a parent,” 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 towards her. However, when the daughter begins to enter puberty, father and daughter gradually grow apart because 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 extent.

Many parents feel uncomfortable or even confused about how to act when they see their daughters entering puberty for the first time. Curtis has advised many parents who feel confused when it comes to expressing their feelings towards their growing daughters.

These confusions and dilemmas can cause many parents 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 the 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, subtle, pick up on the girl’s signals and expressions in order to respond appropriately.

At this time, your child is going through an important stage with many changes. Sometimes, it is difficult for him to express his innermost feelings. It is the subtlety, sensitivity and close support of parents that will help your child get through this stage well.

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

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

In fact, the relationship between father and daughter will have a great impact on the girl’s future emotional relationships. Therefore, it is important that at all times the father shows his daughter that her parents love her unconditionally.

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