People living with disabilities deserve respect and privacy just like anyone else.

This woman had to temporarily use a wheelchair due to an undiagnosed leg issue.

She went to a small zoo with her husband and was approached by a curious child and his father.

They were asking about her condition, but she wasn’t comfortable revealing too much information.

Read the story below for all the details.

AITA for not wanting to educate a kid about my wheelchair.

I (39F) temporarily have to use a wheelchair for longer distances.

This Due to a currently undiagnosed issue with my leg.

My PT advised me to use one.

So my husband rented a nice, small wheelchair for me.

This woman visited a zoo on her wheelchair with her husband.

I’m able to roll myself (good workout).

And did some training and manoeuvres in our local shopping centre.

I visited a small zoo last weekend with my husband.

My husband was getting coffee, and I was waiting outside the restaurant.

A man with his child approached her and asked questions about her wheelchair.

A kid (perhaps age 7) and his dad got curious about my wheelchair.

I understand that kids get curious and want to ask questions.

But I barely understand why I’m in a wheelchair currently.

I was really not in the mood to explain my issues or be educational about it.

So, I just mentioned that sometimes someone’s leg doesn’t work.

She told them she wasn’t in the mood to answer their questions, and the man got upset.

Cue more questions and I said that I didn’t want to answer more questions because I was tired.

The kid’s dad wasn’t pleased with that response and mentioned that it was a good lesson for the kid.

Now, I basically wanted to tell him that I’m not a zoo attraction.

But there was a kid, and I didn’t want to make a drama.

Luckily, my husband showed up with coffee and rolled me away.

Let’s check out the comments of other people on this story.

This person gives their honest opinion.

You’re not a zoo attraction, says this one.

This user shares their personal thoughts.

People are taking his side.

Finally, short and straightforward.

Everyone deserves the right to privacy, even in public spaces.

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