David Beckham continues to kiss his children on the lips despite occasional backlash, viewing it as an important family tradition. The football icon recently explained that this physical affection mirrors how he was raised and represents the close bond he shares with kids Harper, Cruz, Romeo and Brooklyn.
“I get why people might comment, but in our house, we show love this way,” Beckham said. The 49-year-old notes he’s adjusted with eldest son Brooklyn now grown, but maintains the practice with his younger children.
Child psychologists suggest parents consider how such displays might impact a child’s understanding of personal space. But for Beckham, who became a young father during his Manchester United heyday, parenting has always been about presence and unconditional support—whether on the soccer field or with a goodnight kiss.
