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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: Man makes crying child sit on lion's back– but why? Here's how netizens reacted
A video that recently went viral on social media has drawn widespread attention. It shows a man allegedly placing a young child on the back of a lion, reportedly for a photograph. The incident, which was captured in a short clip, has sparked strong reactions online, with several users expressing concern over both child safety and animal welfare. Child appears distressed as lion shows signs of discomfort In the video, the lion is seen sitting still as the man attempts to position the child on the animal's back. The child appears visibly distressed, crying and resisting, while the man continues trying to pose the child for a picture. The lion then makes slight movements that suggest possible irritation, following which the man lifts the child and moves away. According to the video, no one was harmed. The video was shared by an Instagram account named 'Bad Parenting TV,' with the caption: 'A father forces his son to take a picture with a lion.' It has since circulated widely across platforms and triggered strong reactions from viewers across different regions. Watch the video here: Social media users respond with criticism The clip prompted a wave of responses online. One user wrote, 'Poor lion. No animal should be drugged for human entertainment.' Another commented, 'He should be goddamn arrested for child endangerment. This child should be taken away from his parents. Psychopathic parents.' The video also sparked renewed debate around the use of wild animals in tourist and entertainment settings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bowels: A Simple Trick To Empty Them Completely Gut Solution Get Offer Undo A comment on the video read, 'How cruel. The lion should be free in the wild, not used as a photo prop. Poor child, too.' Online debate highlights safety and ethical concerns While the video primarily shows the child's discomfort, several viewers also raised questions about the lion's condition, including whether it may have been sedated or under stress. Others noted the potential danger in placing a child near a wild animal. One viewer commented, 'This has to be AI? Surely no parent would be that brain-dead!' referring to the disbelief expressed by many who viewed the footage. The quotes in this article are taken from public social media posts. The Times of India has not verified the statements or the authenticity of the video.
NDTV
19 hours ago
- NDTV
Video: Man "Forces" Child To Take Picture With Lion, Sparks Debate On Parenting
A man allegedly forced a child, reported to be his son, to take a picture with a lion in an old video that has resurfaced and gone viral on social media, sparking debate on two issues: parenting and animal cruelty. The video, picked up by several media outlets, was posted on Instagram by a page named Bad Parenting TV. The man was claimed to be the boy's father. "A father forces his son to take a picture with a lion," text on the video reads. People opined that fathers often serve as role models for their sons, influencing their values, beliefs and behaviours, with social media users slamming the man for putting his son in danger. "He should be put in prison," one user said. In the video, the father can be seen putting the boy on the lion's back, eventually irritating the animal. The lion immediately turned back in an attacking position. Meanwhile, the boy was seen crying inconsolably. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bad Parenting TV (@badparentingtv) Disclaimer: NDTV can't verify the authenticity of the video. Fathers can play a significant role in mentoring their sons, teaching them important life skills and values. A strong emotional connection between a father and son can foster trust, empathy and understanding. But social media users believe one such video raises thousands of questions on parenting. One user wrote, "He should be goddam arrested for child endangerment and this child should be taken away from his parents care. Physcopath parents" "Indeed Bad Parenting," one user said, while another said, "Clearly lacking any brains looks like abuse". "Indeed Bad Parenting," one user said, while another said, "Clearly lacking any brains looks like abuse". "He should be put in prison for putting his child in danger," one user said. Users slam animal cruelty Some users also highlighted the issue of animal cruelty as a user said, "Poor lion. No animal should drugged for human entertainment." "How cruel the lion should be free in the wild not used as a photo opportunity. poor child too."
