A very shocking and disturbing video of a young boy beating his mother was shared on YouTube and has left many concerned.

In the video, the boy, who is believed to be about five years old, can be seen standing on the couch while yelling at his mother. He then proceeds to grab her hair and pull her head back.

The child also smacks her repeatedly and a man can be heard laughing. Towards the end of the video, the boy spits on her.

Not much is known on who the woman is or where the video was filmed. Regardless, the video left people shocked and many criticized the adults involved for letting it happen.

Watch the disturbing video below.