Social media users have been debating the appropriateness of a father's actions after a shocking video went viral of a man scolding his daughter and her young lover after catching the pair getting touchy-feely in public.

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The video shows a young couple at a bus stop kissing and cuddling, with the young man cheekily placing his hands on the young lady's bum.

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However, things quickly took a turn when the girl's dad pulled up to the bus stop in his car with all guns blazing.

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The dad can audibly be heard shouting at the couple, before specifically targeting the young man and threatening to "f*ck" him if he ever saw him near his daughter again.

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He then forcibly shoves his daughter into the car before continuing to berate the young man.

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Although the young man does not appear to fight back, the girl's dad continues to put him on blast, even slapping him across the face.

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Another young man attempted to intervene by breaking up the altercation, although it is unclear who the bystander was known to.

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The lack of context or backstory behind the video hasn't stopped social media users from debating the father's actions, showing a clear divide in the standards or parenting.

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Many users condemned the father for his actions and criticised his use of violence on the young man, insisting that his daughter is responsible for her actions.

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However, other users applauded the dad for defending the innocence of his child.