Maybe it’s because the character looks like a literal child. And, yes, that would make it a bad comic. So, I agree with your interpretation.
And I still think it’s a bad comic.
Relax, no one is obliged to agree with anyone. You thought it was a kid, I disagree. I didn’t think it was a kid, you disagree. We each decide whether to give upvote or downvote to the post and go on with our lives.
And my question was legit, with no malicious intent. It really didn’t cross my mind that it was a kid, but anyway…