‘Bizarre, against public morals', Bahrain MP expresses concern over adults using pacifiers in public
According to Gulf Daily News, Ibrahim has urged the Interior Ministry to investigate this phenomenon following numerous complaints from citizens.
'This is not only bizarre; it is a violation of public morals. People have reported seeing grown men and women driving or stopped at traffic lights with pacifiers in their mouths. This trend, which originated abroad, is now infiltrating our society,' Ibrahim told Gulf Daily News.
According to reports, the trend is believed to have originated in China and spread to other countries through social media.
In China, some adults are reportedly spending upwards of $70 for adult pacifiers. Some Chinese retailers even claim to be selling as many as 2,000 every month.
People are reportedly using adult pacifiers, which are larger than the ones meant for kids, while they are in public, including when they are driving.
What makes the trend even more puzzling is that no one really knows why they are doing it.
Some studies from China had claimed that adult pacifiers helped relieve stress and anxiety, just like in babies. Some users also claimed that the practice helped them quit smoking.
While MPs in Bahrain may have expressed concern over the trend of adults using pacifiers, public opinion is divided. 'Why is this a problem? It harms no one and helps users feel comfortable,' some have argued. On the other hand, some warn that it 'may signal deeper societal or mental health issues,' which they say warrants official intervention.
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