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Tom, a young dad from Yorkshire, chose not to dilute his affection just because the internet misread it. As comments poured in warning of \u201cbacteria,\u201d \u201cconfusion,\u201d and even \u201cencouraging strangers,\u201d he answered with calm logic and sharp humor. He pointed out the absurdity: if a kiss from dad teaches a child to kiss strangers, then so would car rides, bedtime stories, and living under the same roof.<\/p>\n

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Through it all, Roman\u2019s voice cut through the noise with disarming clarity: \u201cYou are all crazy. That\u2019s my daddy!\u201d Supported by thousands of parents \u2013 and even dental professionals dismissing the \u201ccavity\u201d myth \u2013 Tom refused to apologize for loving his son openly. He also exposed a double standard: few would object if a mother kissed her child the same way. In the end, their message is simple and defiant: in this family, love isn\u2019t something to hide, edit, or explain away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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