A 2-year old smoking? Really?
You may or may not have seen this on television recently, but I was horrified last night when I saw this. The video shows a 2-year old Indonesian boy smoking a cigarette. Apparently he smokes two packs a day and his dad is PROUD of this. What in the world is wrong with this man?? He is killing his own child. His father gave him his first cigarette when he was 18-months old and now he is completely hooked and throws a fit if he isn’t given a cigarette. Well I guess so – he is addicted!
WARNING: This video is not for those with weak stomachs!
You can see the video of this video of child smoking on YouTube (if it hasn’t been removed yet).
I am flabbergasted that he looks like an adult with the way he smokes. He puffs consistently and it is just second nature to him.
According to data from the Central Statistics Agency, 25% of Indonesian children ages 3 – 15 have tried cigarettes – kids that are 3 and 4 years old are puffing away like it is no big deal.
Have these people completely lost their minds? What on earth would possess a parent/adult to let their 2-year old child to smoke – and encourage it even? I honestly have no words…
{if videos don’t show up on the linked sites, please let me know in a comment}
10 Responses
Whoa! I am in total shock.
It's really sad. So unhealthy!!! I think it must be ignorance. Personally, I think it is just as abusive as giving a child drugs.
I was watching the Joan Behr show last night and so this. I was shocked. I think this is horrible and any parent who thinks this is wonderful is sick. It's child abuse. Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend:)
wow…. I am in shock….
OMG, Jennifer you must have been watching the same show as me!!!!!!! I couldn't believe these idots would allow this to be shown!!!!! It is totally disgusting!!!!! Those parents out to be shot……..
I heard about this on the radio the other day but this is the first time I am seeing the video. Pretty disturbing to say the least. He probably isn't even potty trained yet but knows how to smoke 2 packs a day. WTH are wrong with people is what I need to kow.
Oh, wow…
It just goes to show you the vast difference between our culture and theirs.
It still is very sad though 🙁
I saw this the other day and was appalled! I cannot believe that this family is profited from killing their child. I have read that they are SELLING the videos of him smoking to the news outlets and sites like YouTube.
It is obvious that they are not properly caring for him in any way, look at the size of him… he is so overweight for a 2 year old. He is a walking heart attack and/or stroke waiting to happen! Disgusting!!
My gosh, when I saw this video I was horrified. I can’t imagine how the parents look themselves in the mirror everyday knowing the level of child abuse that they are commiting daily. So sad!
I am in shock. This is abusive, horrible, and just so wrong.