A shocking video has gone viral showing a mother forcing her young children to crush hot chilli peppers as a form of punishment. The distressing footage has sparked widespread outrage and calls for intervention.
In the clip, the visibly upset children can be seen crying and coughing as they're made to handle the scorching peppers bare-handed. The mother, who remains off-camera, is heard berating them throughout the ordeal.
Online Backlash Grows
The video, which surfaced on social media platforms, has drawn condemnation from viewers worldwide. Many have expressed concern about the psychological and physical effects of such extreme disciplinary methods.
Child protection experts warn that this type of punishment could constitute emotional abuse and may cause lasting harm. The capsaicin in hot peppers can cause severe skin irritation and respiratory distress, particularly in young children.
Authorities Investigating
While the exact location of the incident remains unclear, child welfare organisations are urging anyone with information to come forward. The viral nature of the video has made it difficult to determine its origin, though some reports suggest it may have been filmed in the United States.
Psychologists emphasise that positive reinforcement and age-appropriate consequences are far more effective than punitive measures that may traumatise children.
