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Elon Musk Accused Of ‘Abandoning’ His 4-Year-Old Son In Viral Video But Things Aren’t What They Seem

Elon Musk’s apparent abandonment of son explained.

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Elon Musk is under fire after a video surfaced showing him walking away from his four-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, at a public event.

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Errol Musk’s criticism of Elon highlighted.

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This incident comes on the heels of recent remarks by Musk’s father, Errol Musk, who criticized his son’s parenting style.

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Speaking on the Wide Awake podcast, Errol claimed Elon “hasn’t been a good dad” and suggested that wealth and reliance on nannies have created an unusual family dynamic.

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He recounted the tragic death of Elon’s first child, Nevada, who passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) at just ten weeks old in 2002.

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Errol stated, “The first child was too much with nannies and died in the care of a nanny.”

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He further alleged that Elon “never spent time with his kids,” fueling ongoing debates about the tech mogul’s involvement in his children’s lives.

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Elon Musk’s personal life profiled.

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Elon Musk’s personal life has often been a topic of public interest.

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He has fathered thirteen children, one of whom died.

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His first marriage to Canadian author Justine Wilson resulted in six children, including twins and triplets born through in vitro fertilization.

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Their first child, Nevada, tragically passed away from SIDS.

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Following their divorce in 2008, Musk had high-profile relationships, including marriages to actress Talulah Riley and a brief romance with actress Amber Heard.

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In 2018, Musk began dating Canadian musician Grimes, with whom he shares three children.

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Their first child garnered significant media attention due to his unique name, X Æ A-12, later modified to X Æ A-Xii to comply with California naming laws.

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Despite their separation, Musk and Grimes have continued to co-parent their children.

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In addition to his children with Grimes, Musk has twins born via IVF with Shivon Zilis, director of operations and special projects at Neuralink, in November 2021.

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This complex family structure has often led to public scrutiny of Musk’s parenting choices.

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Grimes’ frustration with Elon detailed.

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Adding to the controversy, Grimes recently expressed concerns over their son’s public exposure.

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Following X Æ A-Xii’s appearance with Musk in the Oval Office, Grimes took to social media, stating, “Fame is something you should consent to.”

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She urged the public to refrain from sharing images of their child, emphasizing the importance of privacy.

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This plea highlights the complexities of co-parenting in the public eye, especially when both parents are prominent figures.

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The recent video incident has reignited discussions about the challenges of balancing a high-profile career with parenting responsibilities.

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Viral footage exposed.

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The footage, which quickly went viral, depicts Musk descending a set of metal stairs, waving to the crowd, while his young son cautiously follows behind.

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Critics were quick to label Musk’s actions as negligent parenting, with one social media user commenting, “Why is this man abandoning his toddler on dangerous metal stairs?”

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Another added, “Definitely a candidate for Father of the Year—not.”

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Supporters argue that the initial video lacked context and that parenting moments can easily be misinterpreted.

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Detractors, however, view it as another example of Musk’s perceived detachment from his children’s day-to-day lives.

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However, a second video has emerged, offering a different perspective on the incident.

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Real context of viral video confirmed.

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In this alternative angle, Musk is seen gesturing for his son to follow him, and when he notices X Æ A-Xii lagging behind, he turns back with a playful gesture.

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This new footage has led many to reconsider their initial judgments, with one user stating, “Thanks for correcting the attackers.”

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Another commented, “The lies are unbelievable!”

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The debate on Elon Musk’s parenting style continues.

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As the debate continues, this incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by public figures in maintaining personal privacy and the potential for misinterpretation in the age of viral media.

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It underscores the importance of considering multiple perspectives before forming judgments based on limited information.

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