KUALA LUMPUR: A video showing a child's contrasting reactions while being dressed by the child's mother and father has garnered netizens' attention.
Uploaded by @mannchong_ on TikTok, the video has amassed 581,500 likes. It captures the child in high spirits, dancing joyously as the father dresses him.
Conversely, when the mother attempts to dress the child, he displays resistance, is unable to remain still, and continually seeks his father's attention, who records the interaction.
The video sparked a lively discussion on parenting dynamics and children's emotional connections with their caregivers.
"Next time, let his dad handle it. It'll be easier for us," recommended @ana.zahana.
"Finally, the fathers' group scores their first win!" exclaimed @kepalatido.
Some comments noted that babies often show more affection towards those who are not always present at home, as they miss their presence.
"In reality, the child spends most of the time with mom, so he craves more attention from dad," noted @nikadam21.
Similarly, user @exsqueezemeh shared their experience, saying, "I've heard that since the baby rarely sees his dad, he clings to him when he returns from work. Just like my child."