Is it due to some physical abnormality?

this is purely a cultural thing in countries like the US and places in Western Europe people wouldn't dream of giving a child that small peppers but in the Middle East or in Latin America peppers are a staple to their diet I don't think that genetics make the babies less likely to get sick or anything it is just that they are exposed to it at an earlier age.

ATTENTION, EVERYONE: Just for the record, the food is spelled "chili." The temperature is "chilly," meaning a bit too cool for one's liking. In my opinion, chilly chili tastes bad. Chili is better when warmed on the fire, & is also a bit peppery. Oh, & let's not confuse "chilly" or "chili" with "Chile" (CHEE-lay), the South American country. Okay. Miss Grammer Grundy is off, now. Resume posting! Maggiepie "Know the rules first. Then learn when to break them!" ~ C. Crouch, SF writer, article writer, & poet

Im not sure what the reason would be that he enjoys these peppers so much. I wouldn't call it an abnormality, rather a strength, because it takes a lot to tolerate the taste of those peppers. Perhaps he was blessed with a strength (a good strong stomach for one thing!!!) that very few people have.

dear professor, like all else, "everything should be in moderation". eating too much of that would probably not hurt while one is young but the effects would appear when one gets older. its not good for people with hemorroid problems which usually stems from bad diet. i am not very fond of chili although there are some viands that we filipinos cook that would never become perfect without chili peppers or the long finger like type, like our paksiw na isda (fish cooked in vinegar and ginger roots), laing, sinigang, etc. have a nice day. ann

When I was a young child I wasn't really exposed to hot peppers and spicy foods so though I eat them now, it isn't something that I've done since I was a child. Now my 4-year-old son loves to eat salsa and most spicy things. There are some times that he will complain that things make his mouth hot, but that doesn't stop him from dipping in again and having some more of whatever it is that he was eating. I don't really think it is odd for a young child to enjoy spicy foods.

We are used to a variety of food here including chilly and spices. I don't mind not having them for a day or two. But this young boy...oh my god!

My brother and I have been eating hot sauce and salsa since we were four years old and were find. We actually think that it made our intestines stronger.

This is weird ..Most hot places in the world consume the spicest food ..may be this has turned extreme in this boys case ??

professor wow a little boy eating all those hot peppers, makes my tunny cringe. I like to use herbs and spices in cooking but red and yellow or green chili peppers are way too spicy for my American stomach. I know lots of people are fond of chili peppers but I am not as they really hurt my stomach.but I love to cook with all sorts of herbs and spices.I use them in the place of salt as I have high blood pressure and these herbs and spices will not make my blood pressure soar. Also I l ove the wonderful flavors well selected herbs and spices gave to my home cooked meals. Now I have no way to cook as I am now living here in Gold Crest retirement center.We are fed whatever they feel like cooking and thus its hard to control my blood sugar on the diet they feed us here. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

it is probably a cultural thing. maybe his family grows it in their own garden and he grew up eating it all of his life. and palestinians dont have much in their area, and sometimes they have to eat whatever they have.

I can't believe that's healthy--for a child or an adult! This kid looks oddly colored, to me...sort of greenish. Of course, it could simply be bad photography, but I don't know... Maggiepie "Know the rules first. Then learn when to break them!" ~ C. Crouch, SF writer, article writer, & poet

Hi Professor! I happen to like spicy foods, but within reason! I don't want them that hotwhere they're burning my throat. I like hot peppers in certain types of cooking like Chinese, Italian, Chili itself. I haven't really had the green chili, only the red and I know how hot they can be! So, like I said spicy, but in moderation, not like Naaman Amer!

hi bhuwanji, that is right,but some people will become like that,all are according to their luck and fate only,everything in our life will be ruled/decided by luck and fate only,it is other than Karma,so what ever karma in our account,we have to bear that,once again you have changed your avatar,so you are keeping an eye on all things,have a nice day

We love hot curries. there is no lunch without hot chilly powder in our home. here we can buy chilly powder in Asia shops. all are Indian made. My children don't eat hot foods. So I cook anything separately for them.