A woman traveling on the Delhi Metro’s Blue Line was left distressed and embarrassed after an 8-9-year-old child repeatedly hurled racist slurs at her, prompting a larger conversation about manners and social responsibility. The incident was later shared by the woman on Reddit, stirring outrage and concern about the behavior of both the child and the indifferent response of the child’s mother.
The woman explained that she had offered her seat to the child in the women’s coach at the mother’s request, despite being tired. However, things took a turn for the worse when the child began mumbling derogatory comments, repeatedly calling her “cHiNki ChiNeSe.” Initially, the woman tried to ignore the slurs, assuming she was overthinking it. But as the remarks became more audible after the child sat next to her, she realized the situation was worsening.
The woman expressed her embarrassment as everyone around her stared, making her feel as though she had done something wrong. Disturbingly, the child’s mother paid no attention to her daughter’s behavior, instead focusing on her phone and disregarding the impact the slurs were having.
Opting not to confront either the child or the mother, the woman chose to avoid escalating the situation, but her day was ultimately ruined. Reflecting on the incident, she shared her frustration at how such behavior is increasingly normalized in society. “It’s not my fault that I look like this,” she remarked, acknowledging that racism is not a new experience for her. However, she noted that it was especially distressing to be subjected to such comments by a child.
The woman also took aim at the child’s mother, emphasizing the role parents play in teaching their children proper manners. “Mind you, from their looks, they seemed very rich and educated, but nowadays education doesn’t really justify manners,” she observed.
In her closing remarks, she urged parents and teenagers alike to instill basic manners in the younger generation, so they do not subject strangers to such degrading behavior. The post quickly gained traction, with many commenting on their own similar experiences, with some suggesting that the woman should have confronted the mother directly.
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing issues surrounding racial discrimination and the importance of cultivating respectful behavior, especially among younger generations.
