Riley Curry has been blowing up in the media almost as much as her superstar Warriors dad, Steph Curry. However, some people are not wooed over the cuteness.

After every game, journalists look forward to press conferences with the players to cover whatever stories they’re writing on about the game. Riley, on the other hand, is more concerned with seeing her daddy. While, viewers and even some journalists don’t mind the two year old’s takeover, others find it distracting.

Ayesha Curry was a warrior in her right when she wrote an open letter to TIME Magazine for those journalists, shaming them for their insensitivity to a child being child and family man being a father:

“Last week, Riley joined her father in a press conference, and some thought she stole the show. I thought it was beautiful, and I wouldn’t change a thing. There can be more than 50 people and 10 cameras—not counting camera phones—in the room during press conferences, so it can be overwhelming. But my husband handled his duties on the podium with ease and class. And my daughter was who she is—vibrant, spunky, and full of life. I hope she carries this with her through adulthood.

Stephen attends practice every day, and gives his all during the games on an almost-nightly basis. When that’s over, all he wants is to see his family, and on the day of that press conference, our daughter wanted to be with her father. I thought it was beautiful for him not to push his daddy duties to the bottom of the list just because all eyes were on him. I believe you should let your children be children, and don’t be afraid to be a parent, regardless of who’s watching.

Family matters! Our children matter! At the end of the day, when all the lights dim, and the cameras are gone, we are still here as his biggest, loudest, and most supportive cheerleaders. We are also extremely proud that in spite of some criticism, Riley was able to share in that experience with her father and bring joy and laughter into the lives and homes of many all over the world.”

Ayesha made very great points in her statement. The distraction reasoning is understandable, however, if Steph isn’t complaining, then let Riley be the Princess Riley she is. – Breanna Davis