Father’s beautiful reaction to son's toy choice goes viral

One California father’s decision to let his toddler son choose a doll and then publicly support him for it has gone viral

Mikki Willis posted the video of his three-year-old son Azai, explained that he had received two of the same gifts on his recent birthday.

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So when his son opted to exchange one of the gifts for Princess Ariel, also known as The Little Mermaid, Willis supported him on his choice.

In the video he says: “I let my boys choose their life. That’s how mumma and I are, we just say whatever. We say yeah.

"You have my promise forever to love you and accept you, no matter what life you choose.”

The heart-warming acceptance video has clearly struck a chord with parents across the globe. Since posting the video to Facebook on Friday night, it has been viewed more than 12 million times.

Father of the year, right here.