4-year-old Using Tinder? Pre-schooler Finding 'Matches' For Her Single Aunt Irks Internet

In the ever-evolving world of tech-savvy youngsters, kids today wield mobile phones with a finesse that often outshines the older generation. Their effortless scrolling and intuitive mastery of these gadgets make it seem like they’ve held this knowledge for eons, leaving observers torn between sadness and admiration. However, this tech prowess took an unexpected turn for the extreme when a viral video surfaced, featuring not an adult woman, but a 4-year-old girl swiping her way through Tinder.

The New York Post shared the footage, capturing the preschooler’s jubilant shouts of “Yes, it’s a match!” as she expertly swiped right on behalf of her aunt, Charlotte. The spectacle continued as she navigated through potential matches with the poise of a seasoned adult, exclaiming with joy at each successful match. Reportedly, the 4-year-old protagonist, Eliza from Peterborough, UK, embarked on this Tinder adventure on behalf of her 24-year-old single mother’s friend.

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Amidst the giggles of the ladies in the video, the online audience didn’t share the amusement. Criticism poured in, branding the incident as bad taste with one even suggesting, “This should be considered some form of child abuse.” “This is not okay. And definitely not cute,” commented another. “A 4 year old should be outside or else where playing not on a find a root site for her mum. Absolutely disgusting parenting,” the third declared while the fourth pointed out, “Anyone that allows their kid on social media @ that age doesn’t deserve to have a kid.”

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This incident isn’t the first time parenting choices have come under the scrutiny of the internet spotlight. A striking parallel unfolded on the Korean reality show “My Golden Kids,” where 4-year-old Song Eo Jun laid bare his struggles with parental dynamics. In a tearful confession, he revealed feelings of being unloved by his mother and characterised his father as frightening when upset. The heart-wrenching clip began with an interviewer probing Song about his favourite parent, to which he responded, “I don’t know. I’m alone at home. No one plays with me.”

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The footage showcased Song immersed in solitary play, shedding light on his desire for a gentler approach from his father. Expressing a longing for his mother’s attention, he shared, “I think she doesn’t like me. She never listens to me. I want mom to play with me.” The segment concluded with Song visibly holding back tears, leaving social media users emotionally affected.

These instances raise the perennial question: Is parenting in the modern age truly a formidable and complex undertaking?