A mother in China sought help from the police to address her three-year-old daughter’s obsession with law enforcement. The girl, who refused to take off her police costume and white gloves, had developed a fixation on the police following a car accident two years ago, where she was comforted by a policeman. Videos of the incident went viral on social media, garnering millions of views.
In the video, the desperate mother can be seen entering a police station in Hubei province, asking the officers to convince her daughter to remove the costume. The girl believed that all police officers were male, like the one who had rescued her after the accident, and insisted on wearing the uniform every day, even though it caused a rash on her back. She also refused to grow her hair long or wear girls’ sandals, believing that police officers were only male.
The mother took her daughter to the police station to show her that there were female police officers as well. A policewoman patiently explained to the girl that women could also become police officers and that the uniform was only worn while on duty. The officer compared their attire to the girl’s mother’s clothing when not at work.
According to Chinese news outlet Star Video, the girl let go of her obsession with the uniform after leaving the police station. The incident has captured the attention of social media users, who praised the girl’s determination at such a young age and speculated that she sought a sense of security from the police following the car accident.
Stories of children idolizing their heroes are often shared on social media. In another incident, a three-year-old girl in central China showed gratitude to firefighters by offering hugs and snacks. In a separate case, a six-year-old girl gained a million followers on Douyin for her “professional” doctor games, as she dreams of becoming a doctor in the future.
Overall, the incident highlights the impact that role models and personal experiences can have on children’s aspirations and interests.
– Reporter, South China Morning Post
Credit: The Star : Tech Feed
