Filipino Parents Risk Public Safety to Go Viral by Letting Kid Drive

A viral video recently sparked outrage after a content creator posted a clip of her young son, likely around 10, driving a pickup truck on a public road. The video was meant to showcase his driving skills, but it quickly raised concerns: driving without a license is illegal and dangerous.

Thoughts niyo dito? Pinagdrive ung anak sa public road
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This was especially alarming given recent road accidents that resulted in fatalities. In a country still reeling from these tragedies, seeing a child behind the wheel felt reckless.

While many netizens pointed out that children aren’t allowed to drive, the mother dismissed their concerns, responding with “Pag inggit, pikit.” Instead of taking responsibility, she mocked the valid concerns of others.

Driving without a license in the Philippines can result in a fine of up to P3,000, and it’s even more serious if the license is expired, revoked, or fake. But what’s even worse is that this wasn’t a one-time mistake. The same parent shared multiple videos of her son driving various vehicles. This wasn’t just poor judgment; it was a dangerous pattern.

Some even called for the parents to be jailed for child endangerment, which, while harsh, reflects the real dangers involved. Allowing a child to drive puts everyone at risk, including the child.

In response, the mother posted another video eating brownies, mocking those who criticized her. It was a tone-deaf way of addressing a serious issue.

Parents have a responsibility to protect their children, not put them in harm’s way for likes or views. Driving is a serious responsibility that requires focus, maturity, and proper training. It’s not something to showcase on social media for attention.

When you’re a parent and a content creator, you have the power to influence. The choices you make should reflect good judgment, especially when safety is at stake.

(UPDATE: MAY 8, 2025 - 12:00PM) Despite the backlash, the child’s mother continues to defend their actions. In a new Facebook post, she downplayed the criticism, calling concerned netizens “bashers” and shifting the focus to drunk and reckless drivers instead. She claimed they were simply trained early to drive and even took a jab at someone who reposted the video, accusing them of stealing it for clout.

What’s clear is that she still misses the point. This isn’t just about who’s driving worse, it’s about the fact that a child, no matter how “skilled,” should never be driving on a public road. It’s not bashing, it’s basic concern for safety.

Naku naku mga bashers kayo🤭 bakit hindi nyo pag aksayahan yung mga nagdadrive ng mga lasing at mga balastog mag maneho 😅🤭 bakit kame ang binabash nyo🤭 hindi b pwede maaga lng kame nahasa sa pag mamaneho🤭✌️

Shout out din sa nagnakaw ng video ko para maipost nyo lng at sumikat🤭 ilan views b ang kelangan mo🤭

paki report nlng po yung nag post☺️

Peace everyone✌️

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