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Okay, what is going on? The Internet went nuts after Victoria Beckham posted a picture kiss her 5-year-old daughter, Harper, on the lips.

What do you see here? I see a mother kissing her child on the lips. What do you see?

People have been commenting about how this affection between mother and daughter is and example of pedophilia. Really? One user said, "Eww sorry I'm old fashioned and it looks like they are making out." Again, really? I can enlarge the picture and tell you that this kiss is not a "passionate kiss" like another user described in the comments. Even social etiquette expert Liz Brewer told the BCC that she found the photo “uncomfortable.” My question is, why?

Others have commented and said "I see a mom and a daughter kissing." That's it. They didn't add anything else. Why must an act of love or affection must be criticize this way? And calling them "lesbians?" They are mother and daughter! How does anyone think that is a factor? I think people are sick for thinking it was anything other than a display of motherly affection and sexualizing a mother-daughter relationship? I mean, come on! What is the world coming to?

Parents have showed their support for Victoria:

The hashtags #kissyourkids and #kissyourchildren started to trend in Instagram, Twitter and other social media networks.

This shouldn't be sexualized at all. Calling a mother and her daughter lesbians has nothing to do with the fact that this is innocent, pure, maternal love. Victoria is married and has a wonderful family who is supporting her now due to this. She loves her family and she is certainly NOT making out with her daughter.

If you ask me. I see love, not "lesbians," or a "pedophile." If anyone who kisses their kids on the lips has being pointed out as one of the mentioned, please, love your kids and shut off the ignorance. Love is love is love. Love is not a kiss, money, sex or power. Don't shame Victoria and Harper Beckham for showing mother-daughter affection. Maybe try to change your perspective towards this, because there is nothing to sexualize or corrupt in this lovely picture.

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

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4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

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3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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