“His Feelings Are Valid”: Kid Bothered by Mom Not Wearing Her Wedding Ring, SA in Stitches
- A little boy named Lulo confronted his mother about her missing wedding ring, worrying that its absence made it look like she was not married
- The charming clip was shared on Instagram, where it went viral, leaving social media users entertained by the boy’s facial expression
- Social media users were amused by the boy’s seriousness, jokingly calling him his father's "protector" and praising his smart, committed demeanour
- Briefly News spoke with elder Deacon Modupe, a Methodist Church deacon, about the spiritual meaning of the wedding ring and the family unit
Source: Instagram
A young boy’s serious concern over his mother’s marital wedding band became a viral moment, turning a simple question into a hilarious confrontation.
The delightful clip, shared on Instagram by the account @lulo_koyana, showed the toddler’s strong sense of family order, garnering massive views, likes and nearly 1K comments from viewers who called the little boy his father’s protector.
The Instagram video shared by @lulo_koyana opens with the little boy, Lulo, still in his school uniform, sitting and untying his shoelaces. With a look of concern on his face, he asked his mother where her wedding ring was. The mother responded casually, explaining that the ring was now small and that she kept it safely in the bedroom.
The boy’s questions about the wedding ring
Seeing the genuine concern on his face, the mom asked her son if it bothered him that she wasn't wearing her wedding ring. He replied with a definite, “Yes.” The mom, stunned, asked why. Lulo’s answer was immediate and serious: it bothered him very badly because, since the ring wasn’t visible, it made it look like she was not married.
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The vows and visible signs
We at Briefly News spoke with Elder Ditsego Modupe to discuss the seriousness of the marital covenant and why a young child, like Lulo, places such high importance on the visible symbol of the wedding ring.
The team asked the deacon why the church emphasises the ring as an important symbol. He shared:
“The ring is a sacred symbol of the marriage covenant. It is a visible promise that the couple made to God and to the community. For a child, that ring is proof that their parents are together and the family is stable.”
We asked the marriage officiant how he explains the spiritual meaning of the ring to couples before they exchange vows on their wedding day. He responded:
“I explain that the ring is a circle with no end, representing eternal love, loyalty, and commitment. It is located on the left side of the hand because it was once believed that the vein directly connected to the heart.”
When asked what the core message about marriage the viral video should remind all parents and married couples of today. The deacon said:
“It reminds us that marriage is a public witness. Your commitment is not just for you and your partner; it is for your children. They need to see the love and commitment every day to feel safe and secure.”
SA loves the little boy
The viral clip gained massive views, likes, and over 900 comments from social media users who were entertained by the young boy’s outspoken nature. Many viewers jokingly declared that Lulo was his father’s protector, praising his serious facial expression, which showed he meant business. Some added to the humour, jokingly suggesting that the smart little boy did not want people to think he was born out of wedlock. Others advised the mom to wear her ring, to put him at ease.
User @dollie_sellah commented:
"The baby said, please don’t let people think I was born out of wedlock, do better 😂."
User @mas_ego1 shared:
"The facial expressions are also communicating 🤣."
User @djcebza_deep said:
"His feelings are valid 😂."
User @just.sbonga.okuhle added:
"My buddy is so smart 😂 and he is right on top of that."
User @owenkosi_mthembu joked
"Mommy, please put your ring on 🤣. I don't like seeing my bestie this unhappy."
User @mbalidinahs teased:
"Wear your ring, sesi, so that it shows 😂."
User @baby_lesedi_keedo shared:
"Lol, Lulo will wear his ring 24/7 when he gets married 😍. Everyone needs to see this, please. Why are you not wearing your ring, ma’am, 🤣?"
Watch the Instagram reel below:
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