They say that there is nothing that parents would not do for their children.
Traveling by plane, especially with children, is not always a very pleasant experience. The idea of getting on a plane to get to a destination is very exciting; however, in practice it is tiring and tedious because you have to walk among a lot of people, carrying heavy suitcases and also spend hours sitting in spaces that become uncomfortable over time.
And if it is difficult for an adult to cope with this, can you imagine for a child?… That is why parents, when traveling with their little ones, must be very attentive to everything that happens around them and ensure their well-being. Even if that means you won’t be able to sleep or get comfortable during the flight.
But for a loving parent, one’s discomforts don’t matter as long as their son or daughter is okay. And this is just what happened with a man who was traveling with his daughter. The father -unidentified until now- kept his hand in the same position for 45 minutes so that his little girl could use it as a pillow and she could sleep well.
Another passenger saw the cute act and decided to share it online, making it go viral. The user @therra123 He captured the moment in a photograph that he uploaded to the social network Reddit; specifically to the “MadeMeSmile” community which means “It made me smile” in Spanish. The image was accompanied by the following description:
“This man kept his hand in this position for 45 minutes so his daughter could sleep well”
The tender gesture caused a stir among users and although many applauded it, there were those who saw this action as something negative. Some, especially those who are parents, assured that this was a man who would do everything for her daughter and that her well-being would always be her priority; even if that means the man ends up with arm pain.
They also pointed out that this is what good parenting looks like because surely acts like this happen every day in their lives. And although she may not realize it now, she is growing up in an environment full of love and consideration, and as an adult she will remember how her father was always there for her.
On the other hand, many people saw it with the eyes of logic and commented that the act of that father had been foolish. Ironically, they pointed out that he could have used a pillow or, in the absence of one, a towel, blanket or folded clothes; or some other much more practical solution. Some even went further and claimed that he was just spoiling his daughter.
In short, everyone decides how to exercise their paternity and the quantity and quality of affection they want to give their children. What is clear is that this father considered at that time that it would be best to maintain her position so that the little girl could rest, even if his arm was numb for a long time.