'This is so irresponsible': Man Slammed For Driving with Daughter on Lap

A viral video of a man driving with his little daughter seated on his lap has sparked debate on social media. 

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The video shared by an X user shows the man playing with his daughter while driving.

Ashwin Rajenesh shared the video with the caption, "The infant's skull would be accelerated at 320 km/hr 6-8 inches into the man's thoracic cage, killing both instantly." 

"Indian parents need a harsh reality check," Rajenesh added. In addition to his post, Rajenesh further said, "I am sure that this dad loves his daughter dearly, and I wish to believe that this dangerous indulgence of child endangerment was a singular lapse of his better judgement. Hope he and other parents can realize the potential dangers involved in such practices and do better."

The viral video crossed over 400,000 views, with numerous netizens expressing their outrage through angry comments.

Social media users also expressed concern over the severe risks associated with such behavior, especially in the event of an accident.

One user said, "The driver of this car is constantly distracted and is a risk to everyone else on the road." "A sudden break can cause serious damage," another added. A third user commented, "Once in my teen, my cousin's toddler was sitting on my lap in the front seat. The car jumped into a large pothole, and I heard a loud bang, which I thought was from the bottom of the car. It was the sound of my niece's head banging on the dash."

"Seat belts won't protect toddlers or young kids in the front seat," the fourth added.