“This Is How a Girl Is Raised”: Loving Father Surprises Daughter With Gifts at School, SA Moved

“This Is How a Girl Is Raised”: Loving Father Surprises Daughter With Gifts at School, SA Moved

  • A father left social media users in awe after surprising his daughter with a grand gesture for her 14th birthday at her school
  • The heartwarming video was shared on his TikTok account, where it quickly went viral, touching many viewers
  • Social media users were moved by his public display of affection, with many praising him for being the 'father of the year' and celebrating the special bond between them
The father had balloons, flowers and a gift box, celebrating her 14th birthday
A father had his daughter emotional after surprising her at school. Image: @sam966658
Source: TikTok

A father’s grand gesture for his daughter's 14th birthday captured the hearts of many social media users.

The beautiful clip, shared by TikTok user @sam966658, was met with an outpouring of emotion and love.

The video starts with the father getting out of his car, holding an inflated number 14 balloon, flowers, and a gift box in the shape of a heart. His daughter, who is standing in front of the car, wearing her full school uniform, starts crying as her learners scream and clap in excitement.

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Dad surprises his daughter at her school

She gets closer to her dad and buries her face in his chest, crying tears of happiness, completely overwhelmed by his grand gesture. The father, who is now aware that he has accomplished his mission, hugs his daughter and whispers something to her. The special bond between a father and his daughter is visible as they embrace, celebrating her birthday milestone.

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Others wished more fathers paid as much attention to their kids
Social media users praised the man for being a kind and caring dad. Image: @sam966658
Source: TikTok

SA reacts to the cute surprise

The comments section was filled with positive reactions from social media users who were deeply touched by the beautiful surprise. Many praised the dad for loving his daughter loudly, saying all girls deserve to be treated as princesses.

Some called him the father of the year, saying others could learn a thing or two from him. Other men thanked the father for representing them well, saying it was refreshing to see viewers commenting positively about them.

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User @lebo PAC shared:

"Let them be treated like princesses, they are, so they won't look for the treatment elsewhere 💞."

User @Durban MUNCIST added:

"This is how a girl child is raised. Siyabonga bafo siyathukwa kulezinkundla (thank you, brother, they speak ill of us on these platforms)."

User @user7581141846168 commented:

"My husband would never do that for my daughters, not even once. He even told them that birthdays are not important. So girl, you are lucky 😍."

User @noxy1622 shared:

"Father of the year."

User @nenelity@gmail said:

"The kind of fathers we need."

User @The beast mahlangu

"Kids who respect their Parents always deserve such happiness, yes 🙏 tears of joy 🥰."

Watch the TikTok video below:

3 Briefly News videos about present fathers

  • A Checkers cashier shared a moving video of a young dad, still in his work uniform, buying his three-year-old son Gift a cake with his name written on it, melting online hearts.
  • A loving father was seen using himself as a cushion to make his toddler comfortable at the salon while plaiting her hair.
  • A young father was filmed comfortably carrying his baby in a robe, on his back, while chatting with friends outdoors, earning praises online.

Source: Briefly News

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za