Elon Musk Was Grounded At The Age Of 5 After This 'Horrifying' Incident

Tech magnate Elon Musk has been known for his determination and fearlessness. However, a recent revelation from Musk himself takes us back to his childhood, shedding light on a daring escape that left his mother horrified. At the age of five, Musk defied the rules and embarked on a risky journey to watch a play on the other side of town, resulting in a tale that has since gone viral.

The anecdote came to light through a video shared on X by a page, where Musk recounted the escapade. The young Elon was grounded and forbidden from attending a play with his cousins on the other side of town. Undeterred by the consequences, he decided to take matters into his own hands.

In the video, Musk recounted how he disagreed with the situation, deciding to escape from his nanny and venture across town. Struggling to read signs, it became evident that this was a risky and foolish endeavour. The potential for something dreadful, such as being kidnapped or run over, loomed over his daring journey.

As Musk traversed the streets to reach his destination, his mother, Maye Musk, was caught off guard. Elon’s mother saw him just as he was entering his cousin’s house, walking along the sidewalk. According to Musk, his mother was greatly alarmed when she spotted him entering his cousin’s house while walking along the sidewalk, causing her to freak out.

Fearing the consequences of his bold move, Musk quickly climbed a tree until his mother promised not to punish him and allowed him to stay with his cousins.

Maye Musk herself took to social media to acknowledge the incident, retweeting the post with her commentary. She wrote, “I remember this well. I think he was five because he couldn’t read yet. We still wonder how he crossed the streets and no one tried to stop him. Horrifying.”

Elon Musk’s childhood escapade resonated with many social media users, who shared their own stories in the comments section.

A user Shared, “My son at 3 decided to go to the playground by himself while I was in the shower. He made it and a neighbor watched him until I got there. It took 10 years off my life. He is turning 18 this year.”

Another user said, “From a young age he was the type to take matters into his own hands and when his heart was set on something, he did it! Terrifying for a mother, for sure!”

Meanwhile, a third user expressed, “A parent’s nightmare indeed. Grateful that nothing happened to Elon.”

The majority of users in the discussion shared their personal experiences or expressed gratitude that nothing untoward happened in similar situations involving their children.