The video of a four-year-old Korean Boy trying to hold back his tears when asked about his parents has broken the hearts of millions all over the world and sparked their rage.
It’s not only the fact of seeing how neglected this kid is, not even that his parents don’t seem to react to what he’s saying, but the realization that at his very young age, this boy is well aware of his sad reality.
The Neglect of a Child Breaks the Internet
The viral clip was taken from a Korean reality show My Golden Kids, in which parents discuss the difficulties of raising a child. But what this clip shows isn’t a difficulty, but pure abuse and neglect toward a kid who, like any other child, only wants to be loved and cared for by their parents.
The video opens with the show’s cast asking the boy who he likes the most between his parents, to which he simply replies that “he doesn’t know.” He follows his comment with a heartbreaking revelation, “I’m alone at home…no one plays with me.” The video comes with a video montage of the kid at his home playing by himself while his parents are all over their baby sibling, not even looking at him.
The boy is then asked individually about his parents. Regarding his father, he says that he’s afraid of him when he’s mad, a clear sign of emotional violence within his household. The kid only wants his father to be tender and nice to him: “I hope he can call me nicely. I hope he calls me softly.”
The most heart-wrenching moment comes next when he’s asked about his mother. “I think she doesn’t like me,” says the little boy before breaking down with tears in his eyes. “One moment, please,” he says while wiping out the tears from his eyes and trying to compose himself. “She never listens to me,” adds the boy when asked if he’s come clean with her.
Netizens Show Their Outrage
Naturally, this video went viral all over the world, with Netizens being quite active in condemning the parents of the boy. However, there’s something else about the story that has moved viewers deeply, and that’s the boy’s maturity to express his feelings. This is clearly a maturity that he’s developed out of the need for attention and love.
Among the comments, people are furious with the boy’s parents, who appear to be moved on television. However, people are convinced this is only a reaction to being exposed on television, and now the world, since they don’t seem to bat an eye to their son’s needs when no one is watching.
A Happy Ending?
Although it’s clearly a devastating and infuriating story, it seems that there was a light at the end of the tunnel, as some people have commented on social networks that the parents felt terrible during the show. Allegedly, with the help of some experts, the parents have managed to have better communication with their son, and they’re working to become better parents.
The kid clearly needs therapy urgently, and we all hope he’s getting the help he requires to overcome this terrible situation that could leave him with terrible scars. Meanwhile, the entire world wants to reassure him that he’s worthy and loved.
Here’s a clip of the video:
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