“Absent Fathers, You’re Missing Out”: Present Father Treats Toddler Like a Princess, SA Moved

“Absent Fathers, You’re Missing Out”: Present Father Treats Toddler Like a Princess, SA Moved

  • A father shared a touching video of himself serving his toddler snacks humorously and playfully, calling her a Princess of Parliament
  • The beautiful clip was shared on Facebook - attracting massive views and comments from a deeply moved online audience
  • Social media users fell in love with the hands-on dad, commenting on the strong bond he shared with his daughter and praising him for being a great parent
He started by giving her a military salute, before calling her a Princess of Parliament while handing her the chips and a banana
A playful dad gave his toddler a show while serving her snacks. Image: Fortune Lesetja
Source: Facebook

A heartwarming video of a father’s playful service to his toddler, humorously calling her Princess of Parliament, captivated social media users, who praised him for being a present father.

The clip, shared on Facebook by Fortune Lesetja, was met with an outpouring of emotion and love by viewers.

The video starts with the loving dad, Fortune Lesetja, approaching his little daughter, whom he affectionately refers to as the 'princess of the parliament.' She is sitting on the couch, and he gives her a large packet of cheese curls and a banana, telling her that he brought them as per her request.

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The dad's special service to his daughter

He then proceeds to ask if there is anything else that she wants. The toddler, who is busy watching her favourite cartoon, just looks at him and does not say a word. Daddy jokingly asks if there is anything else she would want. He closes his serving duty with a salute, but he is not done.

He then jokingly tells his little princess that she must know that as soon as she turns seven and 10, she will be the one serving him, saying the tables will turn. He tells her she must enjoy the treatment while it lasts.

Others said they loved how he was keeping his promise to be a loving father
The father's gesture moved social media users, who called him a good example. Image: Fortune Lesetja
Source: Facebook

Mzansi praises the hands-on father

The comments section was filled with reactions from social media users who loved the hands-on dad. Many commented on the bond the two had, saying that absent dads were missing out on so much joy that they could have with their kids.

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Some said he was keeping his promise as a great parent, saying they have so much respect for him. Others noted how much kids love their cheese curls and bananas, wondering what the reason for that could be. The comments section was filled with a mix of love, admiration, and well-wishes.

User @Caleb Malope joked:

"Mfethu, absent fathers think you are performing rituals. Keep it up, my brother."

User @Dineo Pofu said:

"They love cheese curls and bananas." 

User @Bonie M Zizi added:

"Absent fathers, you are missing out. This is so cute."

User @Ntombenhle Maseko commented:

"You kept your promise as a great parent. I respect you."

User @Nthabiseng Nhlapo shared:

"I love how you love your princess. God bless you, and keep up the good work."

User @Mmabatho Ralebakeng Lebetsa teased:

"Why are you preaching to her? Let her enjoy it when it's last."

Watch the Facebook video below:

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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