A dad has sparked debate after cradling his daughter’s head for 45 minutes during a flight, aiming to help her sleep more comfortably.
Many parents face similar challenges when it comes to ensuring their children are comfortable during flights.
The cramped seating, noise, and movement can make it difficult for young ones to settle down.
Parents often experiment with different techniques to help their children feel safe and secure.
Dad divides opinions for holding daughter’s head to help her sleep during flight
Recently, a touching moment between a father and his daughter on a flight sparked a lively debate online.
The image, which went viral on social media, showed a dad carefully cradling his daughter’s head for nearly an hour so she could sleep comfortably.
A Reddit user named u/therra123 shared the photo on the subreddit r/MadeMeSmile.
The image shows the father and his daughter on a plane.
The little daughter is curled up in her seat but has fallen asleep in an awkward way, with her head extending beyond her seat.
To help her rest comfortably, the father gently cradles her head in his hand while she sleeps peacefully.
He cradled his daughter’s head for nearly an hour so she could sleep comfortably
However, the father’s support for his daughter meant he had to hold an uncomfortable position.
He extended his arm and wrapped it around the seat in front to cradle her head properly.
While there might have been better ways to help her, his gesture was incredibly sweet.
The Reddit user who posted the picture wrote, “This man kept his hand in this position for 45 minutes so his daughter could sleep well.”
Many people expressed their shock when the father had to hold his arm still for nearly an hour to cradle daughter’s head so she could sleep during flight.
The Internet users shared their divided opinions about the situation
While many praised the father’s kindness, others criticized his approach, suggesting there were better ways to support her.
Some commenters on Reddit expressed their admiration for the father’s dedication.
They appreciated the lengths he went to ensure his daughter could rest without discomfort.
Comments like, “There has to be a better way,” and suggestions to use a rolled-up jacket or ask a flight attendant for a pillow surfaced quickly.
Critics argued that the father’s solution lacked creativity and practicality.
One user said: I would definitely do this for my baby girl.
The second user defended the father’s action: If a man treats his daughter like a princess, people talk. If he doesn’t, he is a bad father
What I think is everyone should mind your own business.
The third user commented: He could have asked for a pillow for her from the hostess
Another added: He should have brought a pillow.
Some one said: She’ll know how much she is loved by act like this.