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Kid learns about this reality of adult life, his reaction is both adorable and heartbreaking

The video is tugging at people’s heartstrings.

Published on: Jun 25, 2020, 10:51:41 IST
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This is a video which may make you say “adorable” and “heartbreaking” in the same sentence. Shared on writer Caitlin Fladager’s Instagram profile, the video captures an interaction between her and her little kid. The video is tugging at people’s heartstrings because it shows the innocence of a child.

The little boy innocently asked his mother “why the character doesn’t live at home with his mommy anymore.” (Instagram/@caitlinfladager)
The little boy innocently asked his mother “why the character doesn’t live at home with his mommy anymore.” (Instagram/@caitlinfladager)

Fladager shared the story behind the clip in the post’s caption. She wrote that she and her son Jack were watching a show on TV. The little boy innocently asked his mother “why the character doesn’t live at home with his mommy anymore.” Fladager tried explaining to him that “people usually move out of their mom’s house when they get older.” The video captures what follows and we suggest you keep tissues handy before seeing the clip.

“Oh my heart,” wrote an Instagram user. “This is the sweetest thing ever,” expressed another. “Wow this got me. I have two baby boys, not ready for these conversations with them,” wrote a third.

What do you think of the video?

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Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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