That is *not* what they are doing, and it is obvious.
Do you think adults should not be mocked for severe stupidity that makes mockery of social boundaries?
That is what the mother did. She stupidly mocked social boundaries and her daughter will pay for it for her entire life.
The mother deserves to be mocked, severely.
I am thinking of changing my name to Photi. The “Ph” is pronounced as it is in the word “Photography”; the “o” is pronounces as it is in the word “woman”; the “ti” is pronounced as it is in the word “vacation”. That means my name would be pronounces as “Fish” even though I choose to no longer spell it that way.
The gate agent was pointing at the child, and laughing so that she could hear it (according to the article). Then the gate agent posted a photo to social media ... for what purpose? Obviously, to get attention.
No, her daughter does not have to pay for it her entire life. She can easily change her name to something normal when she becomes 18; possibly much younger with some legal help.