Father Tries to Auction Off Eight-Year-Old Son 6.98K Max Read 05/27/10 12:59AM Filed to: Sales Sales Slavery China Children Auctions Child Abuse Bad ideas According to The Sun, a Chinese father chained his son to a lamppost and tried to auction him off, advertising his work ethic. After being asked about the child's diet, the father was attacked by bystanders. [The Sun]