He was adoppted by Judo instructor and his wife in India after his mother sold him as she could not afford to feed and clothe him along with his 3 siblings,he then trained him to run distances and wants him to become the youngest to complete a marathon,there is much controversy surrounding this apparently as in damage to his joints as he obviously is still growing....i have mixed views on this subject and wondered what others thought...thank you..xx
2006-10-05 21:48:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
whoops i meant adopted.....xx
2006-10-05 21:49:55 · update #1
nice hat! this reminds me of the 'little hercules' kid who was like a mini arnold schwarzenegar (or some other spelling lol) he was doing loads of weights and aerobics and even fake tan! but he was happy made quite a lot of money etc but he was being fed way too much protein and didnt play with the other kids too much.
im unsure about your lad tho, i think it depends on his future and if he is successful, because then he might do something worthwhile with his fame etc
2006-10-06 00:57:10 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Gravy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES - it really got me thinking. On the one hand he had a much better quality of life generally with his new adopted family (regular meals, shelter etc) - he was a street child before - but his adopted father's attitude was really quite scary - the child had convulsions on the record breaking run, and previously he said there was nothing wrong with him, and it wouldn't matter if he died during the record breaking attempt as he had attempted so much during his young life - this cannot be a caring attitude. There was no doubt that the child was a source of both income and credibility to the adopted father in his community. What bothered me most was seeing him run in 40 degree heat and not being allowed to take on any water at all. Promoting that sort of medieval idea doesn't help anyone. I was pleased to see the authorities get involved in checking out the child's welfare (he already had joint damage and high blood pressure), and I just hope that they keep a watchful eye over him - I was left feeling quite uncomfortable about what the future held for this spirited and talented young chap.
2006-10-05 21:55:06 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Behavin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, yeah i too have mixed views on the matter, firstly he is being well fed and nurtured but then is pushed to extreme lengths, personally i feel the judo trainer is doing it for personal gain and recognition seems he is living his dream through someone else other wise why hasnt he got his own child to do it. I did'nt watch the whole programme but I think he was not letting the child have a drink of water, which is definately out of order. Its very sad that he had to be sold and was first abused by the chap who bought him. To me the child looked older than 4 because his milk teeth were missing? maybe im wrong, but a very good question from yourself. take care god bless and does'nt this kind of thing make us appreciate what we have?
2006-10-05 22:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by sonia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks inhuman to me. Good thing is the boy has been well fed and is being nourished. The adopted parents should think for the long term. The boy can be a good marathon runner but stressing him too much now would be bad. It is like desiring to have all the golden eggs in one go.
2006-10-05 23:13:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same as you. it seemed obvious from the program that the kid was seen as a cash cow, both by his addopting parents who i'm sure don't want to do him any harm and by the government who will undoubtably put the kid in a special training school where they will probably tarin him as a morathon runner any way. the kid certainly does have a tallent and seems to enjoy running. I tought making him run 40 miles was a bit tough on him though. I ran 5 at the gym and i was exhausted.
2006-10-05 21:55:04 · answer #5 · answered by jonny Atlantis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, it made me feel sick. I stopped watching it half way through as it was too disturbing. Whilst I think the boy is being exploited for monetry value, I also think he is still better off, as sad as that may be.
I guess his prior life in the slums wasnt as good as being pushed to his physical limits in a marathon.
However, I do hope someone, somewhere with the knowledge and money required may be able to get him out of his shameful prediciment. The documentary was good in as far as making people aware, perhaps even the right person. Its a very cruel world and yet, we think we're evolving!
2006-10-05 22:07:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I missed it i was watching the Match on sky but there is gonna be a new show whick I'm the star a 40 year old englisg guy that can't run 40 meteres xx
2006-10-05 22:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We saw this programme in australia.Like you I was wondering about this boy.What was indicated,that at this age he would be ineligable to compete at international level.Even in india he can only compete within certain age perameters.I'm sorry this does'nt answer your question,but it's all I know
2006-10-05 21:59:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely would damage his joints, especially in the knees. But 40 miles straight without stoping to rest? That's... I don't know it sounds impossible to me. WOW son of a gun...
2006-10-05 21:52:26 · answer #9 · answered by Tank D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i thought it was outrageous to put a four year old through that training, i am sorry but all that training cant be doing him much good, after all he is still only a little boy, personally i think its torture they are putting him through
2006-10-06 02:54:39 · answer #10 · answered by textkitten 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋