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Parents to press charges against kindergarten school for alleged abuses of their 2-year old child

 

 

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: -- The parents of a two-year old school girl have demanded the management of a wellknown kindergarten school in Muang district of Nakhon Si Thammarat to show responsibility over the alleged beatings of her daughter by an assistant teacher.

 

The parents, whose names were not disclosed, lodged a complaint with the Muang district police on Tuesday after she found out that her two-year old daughter had bruises all over her body when she undressed her for a shower. She added that the kid appeared to be frightened of something.

 

They went to the kindergarten school to find out what happened to her child and none of the teachers could give her an answer to her satisfaction.

 

When the parents found out that there was a CCTV system at the school, then asked the police to go to the school with them to examine footages from the system.

 

It was then that the parents and the police found out that the child, whose name was withheld, was badly mistreated by an assistant teacher in front of the teacher and another assistant who did not intervene to stop the abuses.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/parents-press-charges-kindergarten-school-alleged-abuses-2-year-old-child/                     

 

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[Prbkk]

A dreadful betrayal of trust. The perpetrator should be jailed as well as having a life ban from working with children. The other two, who failed to intervene, should be dismissed.

[thequietman]

58 minutes ago, Prbkk said:

A dreadful betrayal of trust. The perpetrator should be jailed as well as having a life ban from working with children. The other two, who failed to intervene, should be dismissed.

and what will happen...................

[Dexlowe]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

was badly mistreated by an assistant teacher in front of the teacher and another assistant who did not intervene to stop the abuses.

That's criminal negligence right there. Both should go to jail and the school and its administrators heavily fined and put on lengthy probation with strict supervision. This is a very serious situation - if no deterrent factor is introduced, the next TA might go a step too far and kill a child.

[worgeordie]

I hope the parents don't give in,if compensation is offered,

people like this need to be prosecuted,and not allowed to 

look after kids again.

regards worgeordie

[BigBadGeordie]

5 hours ago, worgeordie said:

I hope the parents don't give in,if compensation is offered,

people like this need to be prosecuted,and not allowed to 

look after kids again.

regards worgeordie

I think (hope) this will run the due course Geordie.

 

It appears that the family are not your "average" public.

 

"The school management reportedly tried to talk the parents to keep the abused child at the school and agreed to refund them the 14,000 baht tuition fee, but did not mention the incident at the school.

The parent said they rejected the deal offered by the management and vowed to press charges against those responsible for the alleged abuses of their daughter."

[sanukjim]

17 hours ago, Prbkk said:

A dreadful betrayal of trust. The perpetrator should be jailed as well as having a life ban from working with children. The other two, who failed to intervene, should be dismissed.

Most of the so called schools here ARE A JOKE .

[AGareth2]

sending a 2 year old to school

is an abuse

[edwinchester]

12 minutes ago, AGareth2 said:

sending a 2 year old to school

is an abuse

....and your opinion on the assault of a 2 year old whilst 2 other teachers look on and do nothing is?

[AGareth2]

7 minutes ago, edwinchester said:

....and your opinion on the assault of a 2 year old whilst 2 other teachers look on and do nothing is?

most likely the same as yours

which is...?

[Jonmarleesco]

The problem with the Thai school system is that far too many of the teachers think that they are God Almighty; far too many parents go along with it, while the authorities give credence to it.

[Jonmarleesco]

21 hours ago, Dexlowe said:

That's criminal negligence right there. Both should go to jail and the school and its administrators heavily fined and put on lengthy probation with strict supervision. This is a very serious situation - if no deterrent factor is introduced, the next TA might go a step too far and kill a child.

Both? There were three: the abusive assistant, the teacher, and the second assistant.

[sanukjim]

55 minutes ago, Jonmarleesco said:

The problem with the Thai school system is that far too many of the teachers think that they are God Almighty; far too many parents go along with it, while the authorities give credence to it.

What you are seeing here is not just a teacher's problem but a LOS problem.Any citizen of LOS is brought up experiencing the abuse of others by any one with authority.They think that it is not only their right but their duty to carry on this abuse of others when given any leadership over anyone.An outsider will notice this on the street with their lack of politeness and the "Me first" attitude.

 

 

 

 

[sandemara]

Abhorrent betrayal of trust and decency, yet the media becomes complicit in the abuse when it starts to tiptoe around taking the utmost care to not identify the childcare centre or those involved.  The perpetrators get more consideration than their infant victim.

[Jeremy50]

What on earth is a two year old doing at school?  Looks like she wasn't much loved or wanted at home either.

[ratcatcher]

I was under the impresion that Thai anuban schools (kindergarten) had students of 4 ,5 & 6 years of age. at 7 they usually go into Prathom1.

Why was a 2 year old baby in a school and not with its parents, family or babysitter?

[anon4546543]

3 hours ago, ratcatcher said:

I was under the impresion that Thai anuban schools (kindergarten) had students of 4 ,5 & 6 years of age. at 7 they usually go into Prathom1.

Why was a 2 year old baby in a school and not with its parents, family or babysitter?

I hope this was an infant childcare institution for babies of working parents. These are common throughout the world. Normally they are strictly regulated and care is provided by childcare nurses and assistants. The bruising on that baby sent shudders up my spine. It surely requires investigation and healthy penalties for all 3 perps, all are guilty. I also hope the parents persist with their complaint, things like this should never exist anywhere on earth.

[rwdrwdrwd]

On 27/04/2017 at 10:30 AM, AGareth2 said:

Sending a 2 year old to school is abuse.

Rubbish, our 4 year old started school (well kindergarten, obviously) at 18 months and absolutely loved it from the very first day.

 

It's a great chance for them to socialise with other kids, so long as you pick the right place.

Edited April 29, 2017 by rwdrwdrwd

[seahorse]

On 4/27/2017 at 10:13 AM, AGareth2 said:

sending a 2 year old to school

is an abuse

 

8 hours ago, Jeremy50 said:

What on earth is a two year old doing at school?  Looks like she wasn't much loved or wanted at home either.

 

7 hours ago, ratcatcher said:

I was under the impresion that Thai anuban schools (kindergarten) had students of 4 ,5 & 6 years of age. at 7 they usually go into Prathom1.

Why was a 2 year old baby in a school and not with its parents, family or babysitter?

The view from your ivory towers must be beautiful.

[brewsterbudgen]

sending a 2 year old to school
is an abuse

Why? Nursery schools and kindergartens are used all over the world.

[steven100]

strange the parents put a 2 yr old in a school  ...  ( don't they care for the child at home ) ??

but that does not excuse the bruises and abuse at the school .... should be charges and dismissed ....

also the other teacher and assistant should receive suspensions and very stern warnings that this will not be tolerated.

[Wilsonandson]

I was under the impresion that Thai anuban schools (kindergarten) had studewwnts of 4 ,5 & 6 years of age. at 7 they usually go into Prathom1.
Why was a 2 year old baby in a school and not with its parents, family or babysitter?

When my son was 1 and a half years old we put him in nursery from 8am to 2:30pm, 5 days a week. He was at nursery school for 2 years then at 3 and half years old he started kindergarten one. Four and a half, k2 and five and half k3. He was 6 and a half when he started prathom one.

Now some parents in Thailand might skip a year. Example:-
Nursery - 1 1/2 y
K1 - 2 1/2 y
K2 - 3 1/2 y
K3 - 4 1/2 y
P1 - 5 1/2 y
This is quite common in private schools in Los.

[chainarong]

On ‎4‎/‎27‎/‎2017 at 11:13 AM, AGareth2 said:

sending a 2 year old to school

is an abuse

I agree , pretty ordinary goings on all around here.

[Wilsonandson]

sending a 2 year old to school
is an abuse

It's the world we live in today. When both parents work they need to send their child to day care. This isn't just a Thai phenomenon, many parents do the same in most countries around the world. My brother put his 2 year old in day care back in the U.K.

[Minnie the Minx]

Shut the place down obviously and the people involved in beating a two year old go to jail.

[richard_smith237]

On 4/27/2017 at 10:13 AM, AGareth2 said:

sending a 2 year old to school

is an abuse

 

This has to be one of the most ill thought out unintelligent comments I've read this week on ThaiVisa.com... 

 

Two year olds thrive on mixing with others in a safe environment - this is either with parental supervision in playgroups, or without the parents with Teachers and their assistants supervising and guiding play kindergartens...  

 

These kindergartens are often pre-nursery and part of a school... the facilities are usually excellent and provide an arena for the growth of a childs independence and confidence... children thrive under such freedom. 

 

These are not schools.... believing so and leaping to poorly thought-out conclusions outlines how some may have missed out on basic education themselves.... 

[AGareth2]

5 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

This has to be one of the most ill thought out unintelligent comments I've read this week on ThaiVisa.com... 

 

Two year olds thrive on mixing with others in a safe environment - this is either with parental supervision in playgroups, or without the parents with Teachers and their assistants supervising and guiding play kindergartens...  

 

These kindergartens are often pre-nursery and part of a school... the facilities are usually excellent and provide an arena for the growth of a childs independence and confidence... children thrive under such freedom. 

 

These are not schools.... believing so and leaping to poorly thought-out conclusions outlines how some may have missed out on basic education themselves.... 

I don't think you have had the pleasure of working at one of these "schools"

if you had here in Thailand I am not sure you could make such a statement

Physical abuse of the children is common

the staff are not trained to deal with infants below Kindergarten level

[Minnie the Minx]

Agree with that one.  Richard's post.

 

Early years is not about education as such it is more about social and interaction, developing the social skills of sharing, inquiring minds, learning through play. 

 

This little one is two year old. Those bruises made me ill. Poor little kid. At that age they are discovering the world and having fun exploring whether in the home or in some care facility beating and abusing a kid is a crime. 

 

 

Edited April 30, 2017 by Minnie the Minx

[richard_smith237]

Just now, AGareth2 said:

I don't think you have had the pleasure of working at one of these "schools"

if you had here in Thailand I am not sure you could make such a statement

Physical abuse of the children is common

the staff are not trained to deal with infants below Kindergarten level

 

Thats quite a blanket statement... 

 

How do you know?  Do you work at a Kindergarten? have you witnessed these issues yourself (beyond this news article) or know someone personally ? (I'm not wishing to bicker, but genuinely interested in your response). 

 

 

The Kindergarten my son goes to is incredible, he loves it, he has thrived and is an extremely happy, switched on little 3 year old...  His teacher, teacher's assistant and nanny's there are most certainly well trained in dealing with toddlers..  

That said: This is an international School, local schools may be a little different, but I think its unfair of you to suggest that sending a child to school at the age of 2 is abuse...   

 

 

I too used to be of the opinion that it is wrong to send a child to school before the age of 4....  That was until I had a child, by the age of 2 he was was clearly bored of playgroup and play dates etc...  he was clearly hungry for more, to play with more kids, he was also showing clear signs of independence...   Kindergarten has been amazing for him... I also see the development and growth of the other kids in his class. I can say with confidence that the School are doing an amazing job, particularly with the Kindergarten classes.

 

 

[Minnie the Minx]

Sent our young guys to a playgroup here when they were around eighteen months. A couple of hours a day and I was with them or my hubby. There was a 'care' facility' as parents who work (and this is in many western countries not just here or Thailand) , need to work, that is not crime in that if the place is run by trained professionals, people saying you're neglecting a child sending them to 'school' at two is wrong.

 

HK is a helper culture. Helper seems elitist but that's the terminology for a maid/nanny ours has been with us for fourteen years and is a part of the family, both parents work you need help and as much as there is an extended family she's truly irreplaceable for us as she was then when the boys were little. I don't buy into the whole expat mother scene where kids are palmed off on the maid/drivers/ nanny we've always been hands on.

 

Pre K is great for the reasons I stated above...but this is about a little two year kid being abused by a worker.