Chinese mum ties mentally disabled son to herself while working, draws public attention
However, this new-found fame has disrupted her life, as online influencers have flocked to film her, with many inquiring about the donations she has received, according to Fujian TV.
In early July, a video clip captured by a pedestrian, featuring a female street cleaner and her son near a popular tourist site in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, went viral during a heatwave that saw temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.
A video showing a female street cleaner and her mentally disabled son near a well-known tourist attraction in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, went viral, garnering unnecessary public interest. Photo: Baidu
'This is a mother and son. One hand holds the broom that sustains her livelihood, while the other holds her son,' the passer-by captioned in the video.
The mother's identity has not been disclosed. However, an acquaintance, surnamed Wang, revealed that she is in her 50s, and her son, in his 30s, has mental disabilities.
'She has to bring her son to work because she cannot afford to hire someone to care for him. The string helps keep him safe, preventing him from wandering into traffic or colliding with pedestrians,' Wang explained to the media.
'Now, many people are approaching her, asking about the donation amounts she's received. This has led her to consider changing jobs,' she added.
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