The artist boldly confronts the silent burden that many children are forced to bear—the unresolved dreams, expectations, and emotional loads of their parents. This piece evokes a piercing narrative of childhood interrupted, where innocence is replaced with responsibility far too soon.

The central figure, adorned with a heavy 100kg weight chained to her neck, represents a child overwhelmed by obligations beyond her years. Her tears are not just of pain, but of a stolen childhood—one that should be marked by play, wonder, and freedom. The exaggerated afro and poised expression hint at the strength she must muster daily, while her striped attire reflects the internal prison society often builds around young lives expected to “grow up fast.”

This work is a striking reminder that children deserve to be children—to be nurtured, not burdened. It challenges the viewer to reflect on generational trauma, emotional inheritance, and the urgent need to protect the magic of youth.