Mother Forced to Buy iPhone for Son After Three-Day Hunger Strike; Video Sparks Social Media Debate

Parents always try to fulfill the needs and wants of their children. And sometimes even after knowing that something is going way over there budget. And in a similar and heart-wrenching incident that has sparked widespread discussion on social media, a video has emerged showing a mother being forced to buy an iPhone for her son after he went on a hunger strike for three days, demanding the expensive gadget. The video, shared by journalist Abhishek on X (formerly known as Twitter), reveals the struggles of the woman, who earns her livelihood by selling flowers outside a temple.

The video has ignited a wave of reactions on social media, with many users expressing their sadness and concern over the incident. Journalist Abhishek, who shared the video, reflected the sentiments of many by writing, “This nithalla boy stopped eating food and was demanding iPhone from her mother. His mother finally relented and gave him money to buy iPhone. She sells flowers outside a mandir. Too much love will always destroy children. Parents should know where to draw the line. This is harsh but no parent deserves children like him.” 

Check out the Viral Video:

The viral clip captures the young boy standing with a wad of cash in his hands, an evident outcome of his relentless demand for the phone. The mother's words in the video convey the depth of her situation: “I sell flowers outside a temple and I gave him the money to buy the phone because he did not eat anything for three days,” she says. Despite fulfilling her son's wish, the mother expresses a hope that he will one day repay her efforts, stating, “I am happy but I want him to earn and bring back the money.”

Users Reactions to the Viral Post:

“Shameful!!! Mom should have hit him with slippers instead of money and let him starve. These selfish buggers will not hesitate to sell their own parents for their greed.”

“Never buy any phone which is higher than your half month of pay.”

“If this video is not scripted , then it made me sad seeing the expressions of his mother.”

The incident also raises important questions about the values we instill in the younger generation and the societal pressures that can lead to such extreme situations.