Following online outrage, airline says child was taken to lavatory by strangers to be ‘educated’ with grandmother’s consent
In a video uploaded to social media, a girl can be seen wailing and trying to get out of the locked airplane lavatory door.In a video uploaded to social media, a girl can be seen wailing and trying to get out of the locked airplane lavatory door.have been accused of child abuse after they separated a crying toddler from her grandmother and locked her in the toilet of a plane, on a domestic flight.
The incident took place on a 24 August flight from Guiyang, a city in south-west China, to Shanghai. Juneyao Airlines, which operated the flight, confirmed what happened and said the child had been taken to the toilet to be “educated” with her grandmother’s consent. The airline said it had since spoken to the child’s mother, who was not on the flight, and who “expressed her understanding” of the women’s behaviour.
One Weibo user wrote: “The grandmother and the two aunts should be sued, and social services should intervene. If there are parents like this, children will suffer in the future.” The incident has tapped into a debate in China about xiong haizi, or “bear children”, a slang term for unruly little ones who are seen as being spoilt or naughty.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NSW drivers educated on correct roundabout road rules7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Grim fears raised over looming Chinese EV dumpThe mass arrival of Chinese electric vehicles into the Australian market has created cause for concern despite a recent drop in sales.
Read more »
Coroner calls for urgent investment into healthcare for trans community, following five tragic deathsA coroner recommends more funding for gender affirming care and systemic changes across Victoria Police, following a probe into the deaths of five transgender women, who died during the pandemic.
Read more »
WATCH LIVE: Qantas CEO speaks after airline posts $2b profit following bumper yearQantas has posted a underlying profit before tax of $2.08 billion in the 2024 financial year, coming down 16 per cent from its record 2023 high amid reputational woes.
Read more »
Jimmy Barnes shares health update following surprise surgery7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Chinese gang jailed for operating £55m money-laundering ringSeven given sentences ranging from 11 months to 12 years for scheme aimed at students seeking to bypass foreign currency controls
Read more »