A picture of two young women and a child playing next to them has gone viral after viewers were challenged to find out who the mother is.

The challenge in question is designed to put your parenting instincts to the test, whereas your job is to look carefully at the picture below and tell us what you’ve noticed.

One of the women in the picture is the mother of the child who is playing on the floor while the other is a complete stranger.

Can you figure out who the REAL mother is simply by looking at the picture?

If you’re already determined you have the right answer, let us know who you think the mom of the child is and why.

To pass this challenge, you should provide at least one valid reason as to why you believe that the person you chose is the mother of the kid.

Scroll down for the answer!

As it happens, the woman on the left is most likely the mother of the child for several reasons.

First of all, her legs are directed towards the kid and her back is slightly bent forward which indicates that she is being protective of the young boy. Her posture suggests that she is ready to stand up and react immediately if something were to happen to her son.

Another sign that gives the solution away is the child’s position. Young children typically face their mothers in search of approval rather than turning their backs on them while playing.

Did you manage to figure out who the real mother is and solve the mystery? Let us know what gave the answer away and how long it took you to identify the real mother of the child.

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