The topology kid isn't wrong! In topological terms, digging a hole in the ground doesn't actually create a "hole" - it's just a depression that's topologically equivalent to the original surface. A true topological hole would require puncturing all the way through the Earth! The parent thinks they're just digging a simple pit, but their mathematically precocious offspring recognizes this isn't creating a new genus in the surface. Topologists see the world differently - to them, a coffee mug and a donut are identical because they both have exactly one hole. Your kid's not being rude; they're just preparing for a future where they'll correct their calculus professor.
Topological Parenting Problems
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