A video of a three-month-old doing pull-ups has been widely criticised online and met with outrage. Some viewers are impressed, while others were worried that such strenuous exercise is not safe for a youngster of such a young age.
Concern was voiced by many who saw the video, who questioned the wisdom and safety of forcing such a young youngster to engage in such rigorous physical activity. They contended that, rather than engaging in strenuous physical activity, newborns should instead focus on motor skill development, soft movements and supervised play.
The video has triggered a larger debate about the role of social media in parenting. Some people backed the parents, saying they were probably trying to do what was best for their child. Others have argued that sharing such movies online can put undue stress on families by promoting unrealistic standards.
Jump To
Video Of 3-month-old Doing Pull-ups Leaves The Internet Divided
An athlete, Joshua Murillo, shared the video on his Instagram handle. In the clip, you can see a baby holding a pole for almost 21 seconds and a woman sitting at the back to protect her from falling. As per the other video, the baby is three months old, and she has been doing it with ease. At the end of the video, you can see the baby smiling and falling while the woman catches her.
Instagram/joshinthegym
Experts agree that age-appropriate activities and parental guidance are crucial to promote healthy development in children. Still, they disagree on whether or not such vigorous exercise is appropriate for infants.
Let’s Check Out The Comments
It’s been over a week since the video was posted on social media. Since it was posted, the clip has grabbed over 7.7 million views, 607K likes and numerous comments.
In the comments, you can see people reacting to this video. Some are just amazed at how this baby simply has a grip to hold the pole for so many seconds, whereas others say that the clip might look super cute, but it is not safe for the baby.
Instagram/joshinthegym
What do you think about it? Do let us know in the comments.
For more trending stories, follow us on Telegram.