In Hubei province, central China, a three-year-old girl with an intense fixation on the police recently made headlines. Known for her steadfast refusal to remove her police uniform, her mother felt compelled to seek the intervention of real police officers to curb her daughter’s obsession. The captivating incident was caught on a surveillance video clip that has since drawn over four million views on Douyin.
The video, shared earlier this month, reveals the mother’s desperate plight. She carries her daughter, clad in a police costume and white gloves, into a local police station on July 3, pleading with the officers to persuade her daughter to shed the costume she insists on wearing incessantly.
Her daughter’s fascination with the police traces back to a car accident two years ago when a policeman offered comfort and support. This incident left an indelible impact on the little girl, sparking dreams of joining the police force in her future. Since then, she has donned the police costume daily, undeterred even by a rash that developed on her back.
Her aspiration, however, carried a misconception that only males can be police officers, reflecting the gender of the policeman who comforted her post-accident. As a result, she insisted on short hair and resisted wearing girls’ sandals. In an effort to correct her daughter’s misunderstanding, the mother brought her to the police station to witness that many “aunties” are also police officers.
A policewoman on duty took the time to explain to the young girl that both women and men can serve as police officers, and that they only wear their uniforms at work. The policewoman assured the girl, “When we are off duty, we dress ourselves up like your mum.” As reported by Star Video, the visit seemed to assuage the girl’s obsession with the uniform.
The incident stirred lively discussions on mainland social media, with users expressing admiration for the child’s dedication to her dream. Some highlighted that the young girl’s fixation was possibly a means of seeking security after the traumatic car accident, while others praised her mother for simultaneously addressing her daughter’s obsession and encouraging her dreams.
Children expressing admiration for their “heroes” is a common theme that consistently intrigues mainland social media users. Similar stories, like a six-year-old girl in Jiangsu province attracting a million followers with her “professional” doctor games on Douyin, often spotlight children’s early career ambitions, underlining their admiration for those who serve society in various capacities.
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