Watch: Flower Seller's Son Goes On Hunger Strike For An iPhone, Internet Reacts

From spending their hard-earned savings to selling houses, the craze to own an iPhone knows no bounds. A recent incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, where a video surfaced showing a temple flower seller being coerced into buying an iPhone for her son after he staged a three-day hunger strike to fulfil his demand.

The Viral Incident: A Mother’s Dilemma

The video in question depicts a scene at a cell phone store, where the flower seller and her son are seen with a wad of cash, ready to purchase an iPhone. When asked about the reason behind the sudden and costly purchase, the mother recounted the distressing situation that led to this moment. 

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… pic.twitter.com/govTiTKRAF

— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) August 18, 2024

She explained, "I sell flowers outside a temple, and my son hasn’t eaten anything in three days because he wanted an iPhone for himself." Faced with her son’s demands, the mother ultimately agreed to his demand, handing over the money for the purchase. However, she made it clear that she expected her son to earn the equivalent amount and return it to her, stating, "I am happy, but I want him to earn and bring back the money."

Social Media Outrage: A Son’s Selfishness or a Mother’s Sacrifice?

As the video circulated across various social media platforms, it quickly garnered widespread attention, with many users expressing outrage at the son’s behaviour. The majority of comments were critical, condemning the boy for his perceived selfishness and lack of respect for his mother’s hard work. 

Feel sorry for his mother.. he doesn’t even realise how much hard work his mom put in to make that much money!

— Shilpa (@shilpa_cn) August 18, 2024

Parents like her deserve respect and gratitude.
Children like this, who are raised with no sense of responsibility or respect, often grow up to abandon their parents in old age homes when they’re no longer useful to them.

— Sigma Wolf Σ (@SigmaaWolf) August 18, 2024

It’s because of society. Owning an iPhone for lower middle class is a milestone of success. I follow some iPhone retailers on Instagram. The stories they post of the youth coming and achieving their dream of owning their first iPhone. Like you’ve made it in life.

— Nishant | Natwar (@punjabigooner) August 18, 2024

This should be the plot of a condom commercial

— Mark Chapman (@MC_IBTimesSG) August 18, 2024

Children should be grateful to their parents because parents do more than their capacity for their children. How many flowers must his poor mother have sold to buy that iPhone..?
Absolutely RIDICULOUS..!

— Balveer singh chouhan (@RoyalChouhanBs) August 18, 2024

I would love to believe that this is scripted otherwise its so messed up bro

— Chetan Sharma (@3dxchetan) August 18, 2024

This boy thinks that i phone in his hand means he succeeded in his life🤡

— Kaushik (@hindutvanblood) August 18, 2024

A Broader Reflection

This incident has opened up a broader conversation about the influence of materialism on family values and the responsibilities of both parents and children. While the mother’s love and concern for her son are evident, many argue that such indulgence could have long-term consequences, potentially fostering a sense of entitlement and disregard for the value of hard-earned money.