easywhat am-i

A father's child, a mother's child, yet no one's son. Who am I?

A daughter

Why this works

This riddle plays on the familial roles and the language we use to describe them. The phrase "a father's child" and "a mother's child" can refer to either a son or a daughter, but the twist comes with "yet no one's son," which specifically excludes the male offspring. Thus, the answer is a daughter, who is indeed a child of both a father and a mother but is not identified as a son. This clever wording highlights the relationship dynamics while also leading us to the correct answer through elimination!

Common Wrong Answers

“A son”

A son is specifically a male child, and the riddle states 'yet no one's son,' which indicates that the answer must be female.

“A child”

While a child encompasses both sons and daughters, it does not specifically answer the riddle's clues concerning the gender and relationship to parents.

“A sibling”

A sibling could refer to either a brother or sister, but the riddle specifically points to a child of both parents, which is more accurately described as a daughter.

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