Foster parents supported 5-year-old son’s obsession with the movie Titanic — until his 'historically accurate' sketch of the ship gave them chills
Children often surprise adults with how deeply they connect to certain interests. For one foster family, that interest centered a 5-year-old boy and his fixation on the movie "Titanic." Over time, his curiosity grew far beyond casual watching, shaping the way he learned and played. Shared by the mother on Instagram under the username @wctriplet, the story was posted on January 31, 2026, and quickly drew attention online. The parents were fully supportive of his passion until a school drawing revealed just how detailed his understanding had become, showing a version of the ship that was strikingly accurate to real history.
In the video, the mother speaks directly to the camera and explains how the story began. Their son moved into their home two years earlier and was their first foster child. He was five years old at the time. While she spoke with the caseworker, her husband gave the boy a tour of the house. During that walk, the child noticed one of their cats named Rose. He immediately said, “Jack and Rose,” which made them pause. The mother stopped the meeting and asked if he meant Titanic. He did. That was the moment they learned the child was deeply focused on the 1997 film. Wanting to do the right thing, they supported his interest. Within a week, he had gathered random Lego pieces and built a small version of the ship on his own.
As the months passed, his fascination did not fade. Instead, it grew more detailed. The parents bought him books and even took him to a Titanic exhibit at a museum in New Jersey. The mother joked that his brother seemed convinced they were rich enough to one day buy the huge official Lego Titanic set, something she quickly shut down. Still, they continued to encourage learning in healthy ways. Two years later, the obsession was still very much alive. One day, the mother opened a folder her son brought home from school and found a drawing that made her stop.
She showed the drawing in the video. It pictured the Titanic sinking, with rescue boats nearby and people falling into the water. The scene was carefully colored and clearly planned. The mother admitted it felt dark but pointed out that it was “factually and historically accurate.” She wondered aloud if this was normal or something to worry about. The post quickly gained attention online and received more than 95K views since being posted. Many internet users also commented to reassure her that children often fixate on historical events, even tragic ones.
@tashabeingsocial wrote, "School psychologist here, yes, this is hundred percent normal! Titanic is a fairly common obsession amongst the neurodivergent crowd." @my_herd_of_happy_hippos shared, "Mine went through a Titanic obsession, and so did my husband. We have 5 kids, and my oldest was obsessed for years. Oldest still has the copy." @gaheartcolosoul also mentioned, "Lol, my kid is 7 and has been obsessed with ancient Egypt for like 4 years, and we have mummy and tomb stuff all over. Watches National Geographic documentaries and checks out every book from the library."
For more interesting kids' content, follow @wctriplets on her Instagram account.