Video of deer knocking over little kid at park goes viral, netizens say 'dumb parenting'

A video showing a shocking incident at a wildlife park in Japan has gone viral, sparking a heated debate about parenting and safety. The video, which has been watched over 239 million times, shows a father and his young son standing near a free-roaming deer at Nara Deer Park. Suddenly, the deer headbutts the child, knocking him to the ground. The deer quickly runs off, and the father rushes to check on his son. Thankfully, the child wasn't seriously hurt but was clearly shaken by the unexpected attack.

The father later shared his experience on Instagram, explaining that the incident happened a year ago. He revealed that his son had been knocked over by a deer twice during the visit but was fine both times, though a bit shocked. The father used the incident as a lesson for other parents, urging them to "take better care of your kids than I did."

After the video was shared, many people took to social media to discuss the incident. Some called it "dumb parenting" and questioned why the father would allow his child to get so close to a wild animal. Despite deer looking friendly, they are still wild animals, and many felt it was dangerous to be so close.

One user wrote, "That’s the nature of that animal. Horrible move by a parent to put your child in front of a wild animal." Another commenter added, "Why would you take your baby so close to the animal?" Many others agreed, saying that even though the deer may seem tame, it could still be unpredictable.

Some comments also criticized the parents’ judgment, with one user saying, "Sorry to say this, but you’re not fit to be taking care of a child. How could you let your kid stand so close to this animal?" Others reminded everyone that wild animals should be treated with caution, no matter how friendly they may seem.