There is a certain nuance in the world of media that often leaves me bemused – the curious fascination with one’s parental status. These familial appendages that are tacked onto headlines, irrespective of their relevance, seem to be an inexplicable obsession with many news outlets. “Grandmother Discovers Ancient Roman Coin in Backyard” or “Father of Two Convicted of Drink Driving” – headlines that teeter on the verge of parent-washing, making the parental status a headline-worthy trait, despite its insignificance to the main storyline.