Parents tie son to door frame to 'make him taller,' argue with woman who objects
A viral video has left social media users deeply disturbed after it captured a young boy tied to a door frame while his parents defended
A viral video has left social media users deeply disturbed after it captured a young boy tied to a door frame while his parents defended the practice as a private family matter. The clip, which has been widely shared on X, captured a woman confronting the couple after noticing the child restrained by his arms against a door frame. The visibly distressed boy remained tied up as the argument unfolded around him. Read Full Story As the woman questioned the parents over what she described as torture, the child's mother repeatedly defended herself, insisting, "Sharam nahi aati hai?
Personal hai ye (Aren't you ashamed? This is a personal matter).” The person recording the video refused to back down, arguing that the child's welfare cannot be dismissed as a private family issue. She repeatedly tells the couple that what they are doing is cruel and unacceptable, accusing them of inflicting unnecessary pain on the boy in the name of increasing his height. See the video here The video ended without revealing what happened to the child afterwards, but the footage has ignited a fierce debate online over parenting practices that are rooted in myths rather than medical evidence.
Many users expressed horror at the child's ordeal, arguing that such treatment could leave lasting emotional and psychological scars. Several called for child welfare authorities to intervene, describing the incident as abuse rather than discipline. Others pointed out that there is no scientific evidence to support the belief that suspending or tying up a child can increase height. Instead, they stressed that a child's growth is influenced primarily by genetics, nutrition, sleep and overall health. Some users also shared painful memories from their own childhoods, saying they had been subjected to similar practices by well-meaning but misguided relatives.
They recalled feeling frightened, humiliated and physically uncomfortable, with many saying the experience stayed with them long after childhood. As the video continues to circulate online, it has prompted renewed conversations about the dangers of pseudoscientific parenting practices and the importance of protecting children from harmful beliefs disguised as care. For many viewers, the most distressing part of the clip was not just the act itself, but the parents' insistence that it was a "personal matter" even as their child appeared to be in visible distress. Ends
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