Kindergarten teacher detained for hurting 7 kids in E China

Kindergarten teacher detained for hurting 7 kids in E China
Dec 20, 2010 02:28
SKYVIA Points: Join Date: Nov 22, 2010 Status: offline	A kindergarten teacher who reportedly burned seven children using a hot iron on Tuesday has been detained for 10 days by police and fired from her teaching position in East China's Jiangsu province, said local authorities on Saturday. The 30-years-old teacher, surnamed Yi, of Banqiao Kindergarten of Xinghua city, said that "she did not know the iron was still hot when she used it to discipline the children," according to information released at a press conference held by the city government. The seven children were slightly burned on the face. The burns are expected to fade without treatment within two weeks and probably will not leave scars, according to doctors at Xinghua City People's Hospital. As of Saturday, two children had returned to class, one dropped out of this kindergarten, two remained at home resting and two are seeking treatment in East China's Shanghai municipality, according to information released at the press conference. Further, the municipal police detained Yi for 10 days and fined her 500 yuan ($75). The kindergarten owner apologized at the press conference and fired Yi. As for Yi's using an iron because she did not think the iron was still hot, many people did not believe this and posted threads online, such as "How could you still think the iron is not hot since you burned seven kids." But the police believe Yi did not foresee such consequences. Dai Yongjian with the city public security bureau, said the iron had been unplugged from the socket for over ten minutes before burning the children, according to Yi's co-workers. "Yi had treated children well before the incident, according to our talks with the kindergarten owners, teachers and children's parents," said Dai. The students' faces did not show any injuries until that afternoon, said Dai. Yang Qiuhong, mother of one injured child, named Wang Junhua, said , "I was angry at first, but now I forgive Yi and the kindergarten since Yi used to treat my child well and after this incident, the head of the kindergarten came to my home right away and took my child to the hospital." The police believed that Yi lacked necessary medical knowledge and did not seek treatment for the children immediately after their faces began to show signs of being burned. Yi was said to "regret her actions very much", according to Wu Gang, deputy chief of the municipal Education Bureau. Yi does not have a preschool teacher certificate, which is quite common in Xinghua city, since only 40 percent of the 1,600 kindergarten teachers have such certificates, said Wu. According to the regulation issued by the Jiangsu Provincial Government, such a certificate is required for some kindergarten posts, such as the head of the kindergarten and medical personnel. Others have to acquire such certificate within three years after working at a kindergarten.

Dec 20, 2010 02:28

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A kindergarten teacher who reportedly burned seven children using a hot iron on Tuesday has been detained for 10 days by police and fired from her teaching position in East China's Jiangsu province, said local authorities on Saturday.

The 30-years-old teacher, surnamed Yi, of Banqiao Kindergarten of Xinghua city, said that "she did not know the iron was still hot when she used it to discipline the children," according to information released at a press conference held by the city government.

The seven children were slightly burned on the face. The burns are expected to fade without treatment within two weeks and probably will not leave scars, according to doctors at Xinghua City People's Hospital.

As of Saturday, two children had returned to class, one dropped out of this kindergarten, two remained at home resting and two are seeking treatment in East China's Shanghai municipality, according to information released at the press conference.

Further, the municipal police detained Yi for 10 days and fined her 500 yuan ($75).

The kindergarten owner apologized at the press conference and fired Yi.

As for Yi's using an iron because she did not think the iron was still hot, many people did not believe this and posted threads online, such as "How could you still think the iron is not hot since you burned seven kids."

But the police believe Yi did not foresee such consequences.

Dai Yongjian with the city public security bureau, said the iron had been unplugged from the socket for over ten minutes before burning the children, according to Yi's co-workers.

"Yi had treated children well before the incident, according to our talks with the kindergarten owners, teachers and children's parents," said Dai.

The students' faces did not show any injuries until that afternoon, said Dai.

Yang Qiuhong, mother of one injured child, named Wang Junhua, said , "I was angry at first, but now I forgive Yi and the kindergarten since Yi used to treat my child well and after this incident, the head of the kindergarten came to my home right away and took my child to the hospital."

The police believed that Yi lacked necessary medical knowledge and did not seek treatment for the children immediately after their faces began to show signs of being burned.

Yi was said to "regret her actions very much", according to Wu Gang, deputy chief of the municipal Education Bureau.

Yi does not have a preschool teacher certificate, which is quite common in Xinghua city, since only 40 percent of the 1,600 kindergarten teachers have such certificates, said Wu.

According to the regulation issued by the Jiangsu Provincial Government, such a certificate is required for some kindergarten posts, such as the head of the kindergarten and medical personnel. Others have to acquire such certificate within three years after working at a kindergarten.

Jan 2, 2011 22:01	#1
LARRYBOY Points: Join Date: Apr 10, 2009 Status: Offline	What effect would a cold iron on a childs face would of done??? Nothing!! Of course she knew the iron was hot,,why put a cold object on someones face when more damage can be done with something HOT!! Not only did the teacher lack medical knowledge but intelligence was missing also. This teacher should of went to jail!!

Jan 4, 2011 04:51	#2
DODGER Points: Join Date: Jul 15, 2007 Status: Offline	The fact that the teacher thought the iron was hot or cold is not really the issue here. She threatened the children with physical and mental violence. She should be in jail. Dodger.

Jan 4, 2011 05:44	#3
LARRYBOY Points: Join Date: Apr 10, 2009 Status: Offline	Your right Dodger!! Someone does not need anything hot to hit a child or anyone for that matter. I was looking a little deeper into the teachers thoughts. Some people get a stupid idea on how to make a hurt worse. But the common denominator is Jail time!!

Jan 4, 2011 19:38

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<<Some people get a stupid idea on how to make a hurt worse. But the common denominator is Jail time!! >>

It's true. I am afraid to deal with the people who has no bottom line, i.e., they just take advantage of others who are on the weak side for fun or/and for the benefits of themselves as much as they can. Normally, It happens with those who have no belief and/or low self-esteem. However, life is sheer balance, which is not superstitious at all. We give coz we take and vice verser. For those who make hurts depending on 'privilegs',
God will force them to be disciplined for sure!!

Feb 14, 2011 00:31	#5
NOBODY Points: Join Date: Feb 13, 2011 Status: Offline	Sorry but for me it's just wrong to hit children with an iron... doesnt matter if hot or cold. And then only a 500 yuan fine...

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