Man Sparks Debate After Cradling His Daughter's Head For 45 Minutes So She Could Sleep During A Flight

We live in a time where people often feel compelled to share their opinions, regardless of their positivity, this father's simple gesture sparked quite a debate online.

Guess they have never heard of the phrase 'If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all'.

The story began when a Reddit user, u/therra123, shared a heartwarming photo in the r/MadeMeSmile thread. 

The image captured a girl comfortably sleeping in her aisle seat, her head cushioned not by the seat but by her father's hand. 

The dad was seen leaning forward, awkwardly holding his arm around the seat, creating a makeshift pillow for his daughter. 

The caption described the scene: "This man kept his hand in this position for 45 minutes so his daughter could sleep well."

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Despite the clear intention of showcasing a 'wholesome moment,' some Reddit users couldn't resist analyzing and critiquing the father's method. 

The post quickly gained traction, receiving over 60,000 upvotes and a flood of comments. 

Responses ranged from suggestions of alternative solutions.

One user wrote: "I feel like... I feel like there's a better way."

"Do you not have your towel? A towel is the most important thing you can carry," another added.

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While someone else commented: "Shows a distinct lack of creative problem-solving. 45 min you say and couldn't think of a practical solution. Huh!"

And a fourth wrote: "Seriously. Roll up a hoodie jacket and bam! Insta-pillow. Or here's a crazy thought: ask a flights attendant for a blanket and pillow."

However, not everyone was critical.

Some Redditors defended the father's actions, emphasizing the emotional aspect of the gesture. 

One Redditor wrote:

"Probably, but when my son falls asleep with his face in my hand I literally melt inside and could just stare at him for hours."

"Granted, he’s a toddler but still, I don’t think that feeling will ever fade."

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Another added: "I've done that for my dog."

Yet, despite the mixed opinions, some commenters expressed discomfort over the ethics of photographing strangers, especially children, without consent. 

One commented: "Why are we ok taking photos of strangers and posting it online? They're people not objects."

And someone else chimed: "Awww so heartwarming! I love photographing strangers and their kids in public without their consent!!!"

So, what do you think? What's your take on this situation?