A father in Malaysia set his son’s motorcycle on fire to save him from potentially fatal accidents. according to South China Morning PostThe father, whose identity has been revealed, had initially bought the motorcycle for his son because he felt it would be more convenient for him to go to school. However, after discovering that his son has become dangerously addicted to riding a motorcycle, the father takes the drastic decision to burn the two-wheeler, believing that it was a better fate than his son dying in an accident.
The father learned that his son, whose age has not been disclosed, had begun participating in illegal motorcycle races, often returning home late at night, SCMP Informed. This reckless behavior raised serious safety concerns for the father, who repeatedly attempted to stop his son from engaging in such dangerous activities. But his advice fell on deaf ears, leaving him feeling more helpless and desperate.
So, faced with the possibility of his son getting hurt or worse, the father takes the drastic decision to destroy the motorcycle. “I don’t want to lose my son forever,” the father said in a TikTok video while burning the two-wheeler. “I don’t even want to get a call from police officers that my son has been detained for riding a motorcycle,” he said.
The father said that the motorcycle had become the primary source of conflict between him and his son so he felt he had no choice but to destroy it. He defended his action as a desperate measure for the well-being of his son. He said, “I did this for the sake of my child. Burning the motorcycle before I lose my son is the best medicine for my son. With this motorcycle, my son is a monster.”
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The outlet did not reveal the son’s reaction to his father burning the vehicle. However, this incident has sparked discussion on social media.
“I agree with this father. He did this out of genuine concern for his son’s safety. He saved his son’s life, and after all, money can’t buy life,” one person wrote, according to SCMP. Another said, “I hope the son can understand his father’s love.”
However, some social media users saw the positive side of the father’s actions.
One user commented, “His style is violent. You should treat your child as a friend, not an enemy. You should discuss this with your child. Your behavior will not solve the problem.” “This has happened and it will spoil the relationship between you and your son.” ,
“Why not sell it? You can make some money from the sale,” said another.
