Aproko Doctor condemns trend of referring to children as spouses

Nigerian medical doctor and media personality Egemba Chinonso Fidelis, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, has spoken about a a common practice of referring to kids as ‘My wife’ or ‘My husband.

The doctor on his X handle spoke against the practice, stating that adults should stop such acts.

“Adults should stop referring to kids as ‘my husband’ or ‘my wife’. Stop it,” he wrote.

Aproko Doctor’s opinion stirred reactions from users with some supporting the statement. While some users argued that the term is only used as an harmless form of endearment for kids, other stated that the term indirectly supports pedophilia and molestation.