A mother has come under intense criticism from social media users after she took her 6-month-old baby to a tattoo studio to get his first tattoo. The incident, which was captured on video, has sparked widespread outrage and heated debates online.
The viral video shows the baby crying out in distress while a tattoo artist proceeds to ink his tiny arm. Many viewers were left in disbelief that a mother would allow such a painful procedure on an infant, sparking discussions about child protection and parental responsibility.
The tattoo artist who performed the procedure also expressed his surprise at the unusual request. Sharing the video on social media, he revealed how shocked he was when the mother walked into his studio and asked him to tattoo her baby. The video was captioned: “POV: A mother of a 6-month-old brought her son to my studio to have his first tattoo done.”
The controversial clip has since triggered a flood of reactions online, with netizens condemning the act as reckless and irresponsible. Many people have called for action to be taken against both the mother and the tattoo artist for allowing such an act to happen.
Read some reactions below…
@chinwe_onyi: “This is what you get when you marry because she get yarsh.”
@Prestigious_gt: “I am sure she is a single mother. No responsible man will accept this situation. This is why I say ladies should always heed their fathers’ advice until they’re married, so their husband can take over from their father in guiding them. Many ladies tend to act before they think.”
@DuchesofLekkie: “Please @Lagosdsv find this woman and jail her. Take this child away from her, please.”
@Talkwithnene: “The tattoo artist, the mum, and bystanders! All of them need to be arrested. Not all women are meant to be mothers. As a tattoo artist, you have every right to refuse service! This was one of those moments to say no.”
@Theolamide: “He is only six months old, and you’re already drawing tattoos on his body. What if the boy grows up and doesn’t like the tattoo? He might forever h8te you as a mother for this.”
The shocking video has raised ethical and legal questions about body modifications on minors. Many netizens believe authorities should intervene and ensure the safety of the child. Others argue that the tattoo artist should have refused to perform the procedure and reported the incident to relevant child welfare services.
Watch the video below…
Netizens react as a mother takes her baby to a tattoo studio in viral video
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