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- 13 March 2013, 18:09
Marijuana Bong: Toddler Made To Smoke By Mum
A mother who got her 22-month-old son to smoke her marijuana bong has been arrested, after mobile phone video emerged of the incident.
Rachelle Braaten was detained by police in Centralia in Washington state last Friday.
She is now facing multiple charges, including delivery of a controlled substance to a minor.
KOMO-TV said the 24-year-old reportedly told police: "I guess it was a joke and stupid mistake that wasn't really funny."
In the video the child can be seen briefly sucking on the bong.
He coughs and people can be heard laughing.
Braaten said her son did not act sick afterwards.
He has since been placed in protective care, along with his five-year-old brother.
Police also found 40 marijuana plants when they arrested Braaten.
She remains in jail on $5,000 (£3,350) bail.
Washington is one of very few states which allows the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use.
what do you think?
Mark Hussey
Some people just should not have kids
Steve V
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executecodered
Hahahahaha. Unreal. Part II.
Diane Rogers
Stupid women. As some have said don't deserve children
Michael Ball
the main problem is that you don't need brains to breed....
Richard Crowther
A mother? Very, very sad.
david
haha funny (NOT) why do we not just round up every junkie and docter them so they cant breed..then we can make them go extinct..
michael drouin
an excellent idea i will help willingly .
Diane Rogers
And me
michael drouin
yet another complete waster who should never have children . just happens to be american no big supprise there .
Helen Little
People should have IQ tests before being allowed to have children
shaun spencer
Just plain stupid
Andrea E
I would say just plane evil, that is unforgivable what that monster did hope they thro away the key on it, she shouldn't be aloud to breath the air we breath.
hollywoodbowden
Awfull people only have kids these days for benefits and free housing and see kids as a fasion item parenting is a thing of the past
Andrew Stazicker
She is just plain thick..just chuck her in a cell for 20years..
Nat_j2b
The stupidity of some people really does amaze me! Sad thing is that I imagine lots of so-called parents out there have done similar and not been caught.
movvi
I can't imagine why that was given the thumbs down!
Louisa Gieldon
Idiotic isn't it?
Anthony Smith
I smoke it. The thought of giving it to a toddler makes me feel sick!!!!!
movvi
Stupid woman. I'm glad she was stupid enough to film it and get herself caught. I hate seeing cruelty.
Debra Wiseman
HctiB
bjnk
It must be crazy mum week in the states.
stevie may
11:07am on 13/3/2013
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