Mother Lets Toddler Smoke Bong, YouTube, Rachelle Braaten [VIDEO] Joke 'That Wasn't Really Funny,' Arrested for Delivery of Controlled Substance to Minor

Rachelle Braatan was arrested on Friday thanks to a YouTube video showing the 24-year-old mother allowing her 22-month-old son take a hit from her bong. After officers searched the residence, over 40 cannabis plants were discovered, leading to manufacture of marijuana charges for both Braatan and the toddler's father, 25-year-old Tyler Lee. Child Services took the child as well as Braatan's other son, 5, into custody. Lee was also charged with unlawful possession of firearms.

In the video, the toddler is shown putting his face up to the water pipe (or bong) and inhaling. When asked by officers how she felt about her actions, Braaten replied, "Horrible" and admitted that she made a mistake. She said:

"Well, it was like, you can't see in the camera, but the person taking it, and then there was like a group of people there. And I guess it was a joke and stupid mistake that wasn't really funny. Because he's two and he shouldn't have known about that. He shouldn't have that in his body."

Lee was released on Monday, pending filing of charges, while Braaten remains behind bars with a $5,000 bail.

We must warn you of the subject material of the YouTube clip. Below is the video in question and though the child's face is blurred, it still shows the illegal act quite clearly.

What do you think of this video? Was it just a joke or is Rachelle Braaten hands-down guilty of a terrible crime? Use the comment section to voice your opinions.