Despite having four grown children, I often face advances from young people who mistake me for someone of their age, leaving me feeling uncomfortable

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A mother of four, known for her baby face, shares her amusing encounters with young people mistaking her youthful appearance for someone within their age range, often attempting to approach her romantically.

The mother, identified as @theintentionaltwinmum, participated in the "Of Course" challenge on social media to narrate her experiences, shedding light on the misconceptions she faces regularly.

She discloses instances where young men boldly ask for her phone number on the street, oblivious to the fact that she is a mother of four. @theintentionaltwinmum also highlights situations where she walks with her husband, leading people to gossip, assuming she is a young girl with an older man.

The woman shares the amusing aspect of even Generation Z perceiving her as the same age as them. She recounts instances where she had to assert herself as the mother of grown children.

Reactions from Netizens...

DrOfCommunications commented, "First you’re beautiful ma’m. I used to have a childhood friend whose mom had a baby face, it was hard to believe she had 3 grownup kids."

articulate42 expressed, "Being younger than your age is a big flex jare. enjoy it."

ikramkumar445 shared, "I went to pick my kids’ result from sch n i was asked why i wore mufti to sch… phd holder confused for secondary school student."

lady_nuella humorously stated, "I look younger than my age that’s why I wear makeup to look old so they don’t say am 23 add ten to that age Mr man."

Yusie added, "Naso usher tell me to goan give my baby to his mother."

Sandyluv007 humorously remarked, "Una wey God bless no go know! We became Aunty while still in secondary school. Nature added 10yrs to d original."

mo_abisola shared, "I suppose to do this challenge too, the embarrassment is too much, as a lecturer without wearing ID card my students will think am one of them."

See the video from @theintentionaltwinmum below;

@theintentionaltwinmum

I had to come up with mine. You see that last one, na wetin i take hold body so. #ofcoursechallenge #toddlermom

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