August 31st 2024.
A recent incident on a flight in China has sparked a heated debate online about how to handle upset children in public spaces. It all began when two airline passengers locked a stranger's crying grandchild in the plane's restroom, causing outrage among the public.
The incident gained widespread attention after one of the women involved posted a video on Chinese social media. The video showed the two women inside the locked lavatory with the wailing one-year-old girl. As the child tried to escape, one of the women on the toilet seat told her, "We won't let you out unless you stop crying." The video was posted on Douyin, China's version of TikTok.
In the video, the child's cries eventually stopped as the woman filming picked her up and warned her not to make any noise again, threatening to return to the restroom. The incident took place on an August 24th Juneyao Airlines flight from Guiyang to Shanghai. The toddler was travelling with her grandparents and had been crying non-stop throughout the three-hour flight, according to a statement from the airline.
The statement also mentioned that the two passengers had taken the child to the restroom with the grandmother's consent in an attempt to "educate" her. However, after facing criticism, the airline's customer service department issued an apology for the incident and the "oversight of the crew." They also condemned the behavior of the two passengers, as reported by the state-run Southern Metropolis Daily.
One of the women involved, who had posted the video online, claimed that her intention was to ensure a peaceful flight for other passengers. However, her post received backlash, with many people accusing her of being heartless and bullying the child. As a result, the video was deleted.
The incident sparked a heated debate online, with many social media users expressing their outrage towards the two women's actions. Some pointed out that adults can have emotional breakdowns, yet toddlers are not allowed to express their emotions. Others expressed concern about the potential impact on the child's mental health.
Chinese state media outlets also joined in the discussion, criticizing the two women for their inappropriate behavior and calling for more understanding towards young children who cannot control their emotions. This incident has reignited the ongoing debate about parenting in public places in China, where the government is trying to encourage couples to have more children.
In recent years, similar incidents involving crying or disruptive children on flights and trains have frequently made headlines on Chinese social media. Many have blamed the parents for not doing enough to manage their children's behavior, leading to a larger conversation about parenting in public spaces. As the debate continues, it is important to remember the well-being of young children and the impact our actions can have on them.
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