To Laugh Or To Cry, That Is The Question
Monday, May 31, 2010 at 04:15PM Now that my computer is back, I can return to all manner of er, um research. Today I stumbled across this on CNN.com and honestly didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It might be one of THE most bizarre things I've ever read or seen (as is evidenced in the video). And if it wasn't on CNN, I would have assumed it was just some CG created film. But I really don't think so.
This is a story from Indonesia about a smoking toddler. You read that right. This is a story about a toddler who smokes around 40 cigarettes per day.
No, I'm not kidding. See for yourself.
I couldn't embed the CNN video, but be sure to watch the video on that link too. The exasperated mother, through a translator, says she just doesn't know how she's going to help him quit.
I'm no child rearing expert but I've got a little suggestion. Considering the average 2-year-old is about 34 inches tall, putting his cigs on the top shelf should solve the problem. While it might piss him off, I'm just guessing he'll be down to the few he finds on the floor in no time.
Reader Comments (3)
I tend to think that it is only the excessively blessed American society which indulges their children. Boy was I wrong! I also try to remember that as parents we are raising "little adults." This Sumatran family has taken this belief to a new height. Perhaps for the toddler's adult experience they should let him have a hit of vodka at every meal. WOW!
Okay, my first reaction to this was how sad...Then I smirked, because it reminded me of the old guy (I can't remember his name) in the Bugs Bunny Cartoon who smokes a cigar and pretends he's a baby. Remember that episode? Sort of random, I know....
Oh my goodness. I don't know what to say. Absolutely unbelievable!