The same situation occurs only in Hungary, Israel and on one of the many roadsigns from Madagascar. In the first two countries the man is shown just standing there and clearly not knowing how to handle the situation. Is he contemplating passing traffic? The behaviour of the man in Ambositra (Madagascar) is even more ambiguous: is he pushing or pulling the girl?

Nice try — that's our scientific watchguard — but you forgot about the real question: why a man?.
Could it be that this scene is chosen in support of the government policy of emancipation and stimulation that women play an important role in the economy? Man should underscore this and do their part in the household.

We've also noticed that at some places the person in command prefers to keep the child in sight. Several variations are shown.

We have a man with a girl in an ambiguous situation. He's stopping her and she — in a reflex — is tucking head between shoulders. The adult is holding the bookbag.
+ He could be one of those parents who do their offspring's homework and he's saving her from an unpleasant trafic experience.
+ Or is he perhaps a molester who has just snatched her bookbag?

The equivalent version with the lady with the big feet is more peaceful.

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