What do parents see from Beckham's daughter refusing her father's kiss?

David Beckham's controversial kiss on the lips

Many times David Beckham publicly kissed his youngest daughter in front of many people or recorded these moments and shared them on social networks.

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 gradually entering adulthood, made many people feel uncomfortable and think that he should change his behavior.

Regarding this, David once spoke frankly: "I kiss all my children on the lips, except my eldest son Brooklyn. When Brooklyn turned 18, he found this a bit strange, so I stopped.

I have always shown great affection to my children. This is how my wife and I were raised by our parents. We continue to show this same affection to our children."

However, when attending a recent event with her father, the youngest daughter of the former football star - Harper Beckham (13 years old) - refused to receive a kiss from her father. She stepped back and showed her attitude of not accepting her father's intimate gesture. The father and daughter laughed together, when seeing that David still wanted to continue showing his love for her, Harper proactively brought her cheek back for her father to "kiss".

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

In fact, many netizens have left comments on David Beckham's social media account to advise him to behave differently towards his children, because now, David Beckham's children are all grown up, Harper has entered her teenage years.

"Harper is gradually becoming a young 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," a netizen once gave advice to David Beckham.

However, there are also many fans defending the former player. "There is a big difference between a light kiss on the lips between relatives and a passionate kiss between a couple in love.

David Beckham's kiss for his child was just a quick, fun, and friendly kiss between relatives. People should not overthink and make such a happy and innocent action too serious," a netizen spoke up to defend the former football star.

"Each person has different views and behaviors. Lifestyles and behaviors in each family are also different. Many times the problem lies in each person's perspective. Each family is different, each person has a different way of parenting," added another opinion defending David Beckham.

Youngest daughter refused David Beckham's kiss on the lips ( Video : Paris Match/Tiktok).

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

When the daughter is young, the father can freely express his feelings for her. However, when the daughter begins to enter puberty, the father and daughter gradually become distant because the gender differences become more obvious.

According to Australian psychologist Tanya Curtis, when daughters enter their teenage years, both fathers and daughters often feel confused, distant, and embarrassed to some extent.

Uncomfortable or even confused about how to act is a common feeling among many fathers who are witnessing their daughters entering puberty for the first time. Curtis has counseled many fathers who feel confused about expressing their feelings for their growing daughters.

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

David Beckham's youngest daughter has entered her teenage years (Photo: Daily Mail).

The time when a daughter enters puberty opens a challenging period in the relationship between father and daughter. However, according to expert Curtis, when a daughter enters her teenage years, the father should not increase the distance between them but should be more sensitive, subtle, grasp the signals and expressions of the child to behave appropriately.

At this time, your child is going through an important stage with many changes. Sometimes, he finds it difficult to express his inner feelings. It is the subtlety, sensitivity and close companionship of parents that will help your child go through this stage well.

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

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

In fact, the relationship between father and daughter will have a huge impact on the child's future emotional relationships. Therefore, it is important that at all times, the father shows his daughter that she is loved unconditionally by her parents.

As a daughter enters puberty, a father should not "step back" in his interactions with her. Instead, he should show more respect, greater sensitivity, and delicacy.

11 Important Things a Father Needs to Do While Raising a Daughter

Harper often appears with her family at events. At the age of 13, she shows remarkable confidence (Photo: Daily Mail).

Be a positive role model for your child: The father is the first person of the opposite sex to appear in his daughter's life, and he will be the one to set the standards for how she perceives, evaluates, and interacts with men.

To be a positive role model for your child, a father needs to show love and respect for his child and be kind to those around him.

Help your child build self-confidence: Always encourage your child to believe in himself and teach him about perseverance. When your child achieves any achievement, big or small, always acknowledge, appreciate and encourage his efforts.

In particular, it is important for parents to be there for their children when they feel insecure and lack confidence in themselves. By helping children develop self-confidence, parents will teach their children the strength to overcome difficulties and challenges in life.

Encourage independence in children: Fatherly instinct makes many people always try to protect their children from harmful factors, however, parents also need to learn how to help their children become independent, self-reliant, and know how to manage and solve problems on their own.

Parents should encourage their children to pursue their passions, be decisive in making decisions, build independence and self-reliance, and know how to protect themselves... These things will help children become resilient, strong, and confident people in the long run.

Harper with her father as a child (Photo: Daily Mail).

Communicate openly with your child: Create a safe and comfortable environment for your child to express his or her true thoughts and feelings. To encourage your child to talk openly, listen without judgment, show understanding, and share with your child his or her experiences and feelings. When father and child can communicate openly, the relationship will be closely connected and create strong trust.

Teach your daughter about respect and boundaries: It is important for fathers to teach their daughters about self-respect and respect for others. They need to know how to set boundaries in relationships and be assertive when those boundaries are violated. This way, fathers will help their daughters have the right attitude when entering into future relationships.

Help your child overcome gender stereotypes: Gender stereotypes appear a lot in everyday life. Fathers, please encourage your children to pursue their dreams, passions and goals without being influenced by these stereotypes. Fathers, please help your children have diverse experiences in playing, exercising and also in studying and working.

Express your love and be there for your child at the right time: Express your unconditional love openly and regularly. Help your child understand that it is okay to express your sincere feelings to loved ones.

We should feel comfortable seeking comfort, encouragement, and support from loved ones during difficult times. By sharing your feelings openly and honestly with family members, you teach your children how to connect emotionally, increasing the bond in relationships.

Teach your children by example: The way a father builds good, healthy relationships with those around him will give his children the first model of how a mature man communicates, behaves, and settles things.

Harper appeared at several events with her father (Photo: Daily Mail).

Encourage your child to pursue their dreams: Father, encourage and support your child to pursue their dreams, teach them how to set appropriate goals at each stage, strive, work hard, and persevere when facing difficulties. By encouraging your child to recognize and pursue their passion, you will teach them about life purpose, determination, and how to create meaning for their own life.

Teach your children to love themselves: Teach your children to have a positive outlook on appearance, so that they can love and appreciate themselves. Everyone has their own beauty. In addition to taking care of their physical appearance, children also need to nurture their inner beauty.

Fathers should be the ones to guide their children to have a correct and balanced view of physical and inner beauty, so that they do not follow unhealthy standards. By encouraging children to have a positive view of appearance, fathers will help children learn to love and appreciate themselves.

Be truly present in your child's life: Take the time to be truly present in your child's life, through shared activities and meaningful conversations at every stage.

The father's care and companionship will help the child clearly feel the love and safety in family life. This is an important foundation for the child to have a good quality of life and a right starting point to build a good, healthy emotional relationship in the future.

According to Daily Mail/Utah State University

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