A father’s unconventional method of giving his 20-year-old daughter a purity ring has ignited a wave of controversy online. The video, shared by the duo on their social media account, has drawn both praise and criticism, prompting the father to set his account to private.
Patrick, a Christian content creator who shares videos with his daughter Sarah under the username @justadadandhisladybug, recently caused a stir on social media. In a now-private video, Patrick surprised Sarah with a purity ring to honour her commitment to remaining “pure” until marriage. However, it was how he presented the ring that left viewers divided.
To mark the occasion, Patrick decided to present the ring in a way typically reserved for marriage proposals. Kneeling before his daughter in her room, he handed her the ring, asking her to wear it as a “sign and a promise to God and to me to remain pure until the day you’re married.”
Despite quickly clarifying that it was not an actual marriage proposal, the gesture drew mixed reactions from the online community. Many viewers were surprised by the intimate nature of the presentation, which included placing the ring on Sarah’s left hand—traditionally the finger reserved for an engagement ring.
The video, which initially appeared on Patrick’s public account, quickly went viral, eliciting a range of responses. Some viewers appreciated the father’s effort to celebrate his daughter’s values, while others found the proposal-style gesture unsettling and inappropriate. The backlash eventually led Patrick to set his social media account to private.
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