Son: “Dad, I’ve fallen in love! She’s amazing, and I want to date her!”

Father: “That’s wonderful, son! Who is she?”

Son: “Sandra, the neighbor’s daughter.”

Father: Sighs “Oh, son… I wish you hadn’t said that. I need to tell you something, but you must promise not to tell your mother—Sandra is actually your sister.”

Heartbroken, the son keeps his distance from Sandra. A few months later…

Son: “Dad, I’ve fallen in love again! And she’s even more amazing!”

Father: “That’s great! Who is she?”

Son: “Angela, from the other house down the street.”

Father: Shaking his head “Oh no, son… Angela is also your sister.”

This happens several more times, leaving the boy furious. Finally, he runs to his mother in tears.

Son: “Mom, I’m so mad at Dad! I’ve fallen for six different girls, but I can’t date any of them because he says they’re all my sisters!”

His mother pulls him into a hug, smiling gently.

Mother: “Sweetheart, you can date whoever you want. Don’t listen to him—he’s not your father.”