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Family relationships are often complicated and not only in terms of interpersonal relationships, but also when it comes to the family relations themselves. One riddle that has confused many people around the world is a great example of this.
Riddle:
Imagine that a mom is talking about an aunt who has four daughters. One of those daughters married a man with whom she has three children. And now add this detail: Who is the person asking this question? Is it Tereza’s grandmother, mother, daughter, granddaughter or Tereza herself?
If you feel confused, you are not alone. This riddle has baffled many people. But don’t worry, we have the solution for you!
Answer:
The person asking the question is the daughter. So if you ask, who is “the mother of my daughter”, the answer is “me” – which means the speaker is Tereza’s daughter herself.
It is also possible that this question is posed by a man who is the husband of Tereza’s daughter, that is, her son-in-law.
This riddle is a great example of how complicated family relationships can be, and shows how important it is to focus on the details when solving seemingly simple tasks.
