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A mother in Beijing has faced an intense online backlash after sharing a shocking photo on social media of her young son urinating on a table set with food, which her family then proceeded to eat. The image, showing the toddler held by his grandmother next to the family meal, captures a stream of urine arcing over breakfast items such as steamed buns, eggs, and vegetables. The mother's post, intended as a proud moment, quickly went viral and sparked widespread disgust among netizens.
In her post, the mother shared that her family found no issue with the toddler’s unexpected urination on the meal. She further explained that her family did not use disposable diapers during the day, allowing her son to go bare or with only a cloth to avoid interrupting him when he needed to urinate. Proud of her timing in capturing the moment, she wrote, “Mum’s snapshot skills are quite good.”
Her post drew a flood of incredulous comments from netizens, many expressing shock at the family’s decision to continue eating the meal. One user questioned, “Did you really eat that food?” to which the mother confirmed, “Yes, we did.” Her explanation that her son’s grandparents “didn’t mind” only fueled the online outrage, with many calling the family’s behavior “unhygienic” and “unbelievable.”
Chinese culture has longstanding beliefs about the unique properties of young boys’ urine, which is thought to have “mysterious powers” that can ward off evil, boost energy, and even cure minor ailments. A well-known traditional dish from southern China, called “urine eggs,” involves boiling eggs in the urine of young boys, especially those under 10. Advocates of the dish claim it can help prevent drowsiness and protect against seasonal ailments.
However, many netizens did not see this case as culturally acceptable, with the reaction largely being one of disbelief and concern over hygiene. “This family has really opened my eyes,” one comment read. Another user asked, “Wouldn’t the whole house smell like urine?” A third commenter, also a mother, shared, “As a mother myself, I find this hard to believe.”
Source: SCMP
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