China, a vast and populous nation, is currently undergoing rapid transformation, bolstering its economic prowess and prioritising educational excellence. Within this dynamic landscape, Chinese schools have emerged as pioneers in innovative pedagogical approaches and global academic competition.?
Yet, the strong focus on education meets strict rules, which leads to a mix of old and new ideas in China's schools.
In a nursery in China, a teacher's actions have stirred controversy as she compelled a 6-year-old boy to eat his own vomit, according to a report from the?South China Morning Post.
The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, depicted the teacher feeding the boy mashed-up food after he had vomited chunks of pumpkin following a hearty meal.?
The footage has sparked strong criticism from users.?
The incident occurred on September 15, the boy's birthday, at Maluwan Kindergarten in Liaoning province, China.??
The child's father surnamed Zhang, stated that his son had dressed in new clothes for his birthday, but when he returned home from school, his clothes were soiled.
The child's grandparents were informed of the distressing incident when the child shared what had happened to him at school. The parents filed a complaint against the teacher, accusing her of child abuse.
They disclosed that their son had become ill because he was forced to eat a whole pumpkin on an empty stomach.
On October 13, the local education bureau officially confirmed the incident through its WeChat account after an investigation.?
Furthermore, the bureau pledged to launch a broader inquiry into similar cases in preschools within the region and take measures to prevent student mistreatment in educational institutions.
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