Chinese parents slammed for taking 16-month-old son to gym

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Parents of a 16-month-old boy were criticised for bringing their son to work out at the gym in eastern China’s Jiangxi province. The toddler started hanging around gyms when he was just one month old, and can now do lat pulldowns and even some weightlifting exercises.

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[thethairishsun]

Would people be angry if he was sat watching tv with a handful of sweets? Surely this is a better alternative

[Greenman-nc]

Dear Parents,
You are giving your child a wonderful opportunity to explore, be curious, and engage in an environment that supports his physical development. As he grows, the gym will become a place where he can stay active and de-stress. By introducing these habits at such a young age, he will already be ahead of his peers when he starts school. Just make sure he doesnt drop any heavy equipment on his foot!

[fxj___]

But watching cocomelon on a small box is more healthier?

[adamyami]

Kid doing tattoos: praise
Kid doing exercises: slammed

[Trumppower]

Skipped some leg day, but ok for now.

[heyojayo]

Made me smile honestly. Live your best life KING👑

[ShortFuseFighting]

oh would you people please stop sticking your nose in other peoples business and judging from off of your high horse? what happened to just DOING WHATEVER YOU WANT ? without some d-bag offering his unsolicited 2 cents on the matter (especially when it comes to ones self/family/pets)

[hellobot]

little bro is lifting like 5lb!!! then hanging on things that kids already do. The bar might have been a heavy one but you honestly can't tell how much it weighs. A adult one is like 40lb so uhhh yeah he isn't doing that.

Is it dangerous? Yeah.
Is it better than an Ipad kid or just flat out being carried everywhere. YES
dare is say this is HEALTHY. Kids don't really need weights BUT I'm sure he isn't gonna start doing 50lb at 10. lol. like the best thing for kids is sports and just play. If he lifts on his own he LIFTS on his own. Copying parents doing healthy REASONABLE things is okay.

[knuclearx]

Why come people say 16 month? He's a year old and pushing 2

[arlynnecumberbatch]

An episode of little big shots (philippines) was aired in local tv in around 2015 and the show featured a ~3 year old cheerleader being able to do gymnastic moves. Parent is also a pe teacher and is able to "throw" the child upwards while at the same time handling her delicately to avoid injuries. Maybe the child got exposed to cheerleading competitions or is an energetic dancer, but she did shock the audience bc she can do all of that for such a young age

[M_views]

The retribution will he'll be forced by this son, to lift weight when he's 80 years old 😅

[anglo-saxonconnor]

His whole life is a life of resistance. Whoever think this is a beautiful way of life need to be educated on this reality and concept a little bit. I find it spiritually cruel.

[antwango]

SCMP clickbaiting again! Hardly being slammed!!!! And to the Karens out there the kid is just messing around at parents workplace UNDER SUPERVISION!!!! Its not like the baby is being put through a rigorous routine FFS!!!! And being whipped!! And to the Karens out there YES youre over thinking it if you have to question yourself!!! Its frikking social media!!!!

[AshFromYoutubeShorts]

Welcome to Asia
Anything is possible!!

[arunbenny]

This doesn’t make me angry at all, but quite the opposite, kind of gives me hope for the future actually if I’m being completely honest.

[Mr.Friswall]

Owh soo adorable but i'm still worried playing around those would hurt that cute kids especially when many people might careless doesn't see him.😢

[antwango]

Chinese people are already fit from early age to their old!! Unlike the West the kids have daily workout sessions and the OAPs are frequently seen running or gyming in the park putting Olympic athletes to shame with their isometric exercises and crunches and planks!!!! we're talking 80 yr olds!!!! Dancing Singing Tai Chi'ing Kung fu'ing!

They walk everywhere! Theres public transport! their food is healthier fresh and the real deal!!! they arent propagandised by the Coca Cola company or Macdonalds!! Their street food is infinitely healthier!!! No processed BS by blackrock or monsanto or whoever ffs!

The West are afraid to be outside! and sit in front of the TV waiting for their time! Tell me who is free and oppressed!

In China ITS SAFE!!! 24 / 7 This is real freedom! Not locking yourself at home EVEN before and after covid! The elderly in the West and China are completely different its shocking!!!! They kareoke and dance and argue and play in the park while dispensing wisdom!!

A park in the West is a deserted death sentence! old people being mugged, not a single camera, no lights, gangs! opportunists!

[killeramvs]

Lil bro is getting stronger before going to factory 😂😂😂

[frikandelkroket]

This dude must be on juice and is definitely not natural. Nobody can attain this kind of muscle mass in a natural way. Bla bla.

[kaisermech]

I don't know if he likes this or not it must be hard for him at such a youngh age