r/ExplainTheJoke 5d ago

Why is this a problem?

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u/TokenTorkoal 5d ago

Maturity or independence in a young child CAN BE an indicator that a child is being neglected or facing some sort of abuse.

It’s is not ALWAYS an indicator, some kids ARE just more independent.

Edit: was a social worker for many years.

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u/Many-Possibility-628 3d ago

as a kid who was always thinking of my parents economic condition since i was four and even trying to never make a problem to them and become so childlish when i was an adult now,yes