💨 Abstract

A parent and their seven-year-old child encounter a group of men day-drinking by the riverside. One man asks the child, "Is that your mum or your dad?" referring to the parent, who is non-binary and uses multiple pronouns. The child responds that they are "Papa," leading to an awkward and tense moment. Later, the parent chooses to educate the child about the incident, explaining the man's behavior as cowardly manipulation.

Courtesy: William Cuthbert