David Beckham marks full circle moment with son amid family fued

David Beckham appeared to step into the "second childishness," the final stage in life’s journey (return to infancy) per Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man whichi he described in his play As You Like It.

On Saturday, August 9, the father of four shared a black-and-white snapshot from a restaurant outing with his son Cruz Beckham.

The adorable photo captured a lighthearted moment as the youngest son adjusted a giant bib on his dad, with the father-son duo bursting into laughter.

"How times have changed , it used to be me putting the Bib on you [laughing emoji] @cruzbeckham," the former soccer legend captioned the post, playfully acknowledging the role reversal.

"Looks like it's my turn to not spill my food @victoriabeckham [teary laugh emoji]," he added after finding himself on the other side of the bib after years of parenting.

David, 50, shares four children with his beloved wife and renowned fashion designer Victoria Beckham.

The former Real Madrid star and the Ice Spice singer are parents to three sons; Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and a daughter, Harper.

Beckham fans were in awe of the sweet moment, flooding the comments section with love, support, and warm wishes.

"The mutual and reciprocal love between father and children, it’s the greatest thing in the world! God bless them," wrote one admirer.

Another gushed, "Aww what a beautiful photo , absolutely love seeing your special moments with your kids."

Meanwhile, a third remarked, "priceless moment."

David and Cruz, 20, shared this tender moment amid ongoing family tensions that have been making headlines.

The eldest Beckham son and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham have reportedly been estranged from the rest of the family since earlier this year, missing out on major family milestones, including parents’ birthdays and other celebrations.