Indonesia's 2 Year-Old Chain Smoking Baby

2 years ago Lifestyle

2-year old child smokesPhoto: admin

Ardi Rizal, a 2-year-old boy from Musi Banyuasin, Indonesia, was reported as smoking around 40 cigarettes a day. 30-year-old Mohammad, the child's father, a fishmonger, is responsible for introducing cigarettes to his child when he was 18 months old.

“He cries and throws tantrums when we don’t let him smoke. He’s addicted,” answered Mohammad when questioned on his actions as to why he introduced smoking to his 18-months-old boy.

One fascinating yet sad thing about this is that the child only smokes one brand and the family spends US $5.00 a day for his bad habit.

2-year old child smokesPhoto: FairDinkum

The child definitely can’t be blamed for his addiction and the actions of his parents. Many blame two reasons for the boy's addiction: the father introducing smoking to his child and the mother taking no action to stop or prevent that from happening.

Officials even tried to bribe the family with a car if they made the boy quit but his father disagreed: “He looks pretty healthy to me. I don’t see any problem.”

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Written by: JannMartin

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Reginafug says

Jul 28th, 2010 at 12am
The Indonesian government doesn't get involved in cases such as these. It is truly sad to see what parents allow their children to do. Ignorance in its highest form. A fat child or person indicates well being in Asian countries, therefore, the smoking isn't hurting the child, or that's how the toddler's parents probably see it. Regina

MichDe says

May 31st, 2010 at 12am
No way, no how would I ever let my child smoke. That is just flat out sad.

JannMartin says

May 31st, 2010 at 12am
When I first heard the news I was also shocked. So I had to make this article for everyone to know that this is not a way to make a good example for our kids. I actually am a smoker but this is just too far below the belt. Hope their government can do something about this.