David Beckham Defends Kissing Kids on the Lips

In what should probably be no one else’s business, soccer star David Beckham has spoken out, defending himself against people who thought him posting pictures of him kissing his kids was, ‘inappropriate’; below is the photo in question.

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In a Facebook Live chat, Beckham said, “I got actually criticized for kissing my daughter on the lips the other day. I kiss all my kids on the lips…Brooklyn, maybe not. Brooklyn’s 18, he might find that a little bit strange. But I’m very affectionate with the kids. It’s how I was brought up and Victoria, and it’s how we are with our children.”

He added, “We want to show our kids love and we protect them, look after them, and support them, and we’re very affectionate with them.”

Critics said things like, “David, to kiss lips of your daughter that’s wrong,” and another said “to be honest kissing your daughter on the lips is a little weird”.

Another wrote, “You people are sick for defending this. The truth will come out… this may have been acceptable in the 1990s but times have changed and we won’t stand for it any longer. Children’s innocence must be preserved.”

David did receive a ton of support from fans with one saying, “What an amazing bond between daddy and daughter. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with kissing your children. This is how real parenting looks. You keep showering your baby girl with love @davidbeckham.”

Another said that they still kiss their parents on their lips and found nothing wrong with the picture, “I’m 37 and still give my dad a peck on the lips and a huge hug! This kind of connection is something you should want for your children. Teaching them what wanted affection feels like so they know what I unwanted “affection” is! Parenting done right!”

David’s wife and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has also posted pictures of herself kissing their daughter.

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