Despite rising temperatures in Taiwan, a mother made her daughter walk on hot pavement allegedly as a way to punish her.
Source: Sin Chew Daily
A woman saw this and offered to buy shoes for the child, but the mother refused.
The woman reported the incident to the police and posted it on social media where it received varied opinions.
The case has been reported to the Hsinchu County Social Affairs Department and will be investigated for potential abuse.
Xinhu police said the case was reported to them at 11.37am, wrote Sin Chew Daily.
However, when officers arrived, the mother and daughter had already entered their home and refused to open the door.
The incident has been reported to the Hsinchu County Social Affairs Department. Social workers will investigate to determine if this was an isolated incident or part of a pattern of regular abuse.
Source: Sin Chew Daily
If it is determined to be an isolated incident, the mother will be required to attend parent-child education courses.
However, if regular abuse is found, the Social Affairs Department will intervene.
Netizens who commented on the video have varying opinions on the issue, reported UDN.
Some believe that the punishment was too harsh, especially considering temperatures of 36 degrees and above.
They pointed out that walking barefoot on hot pavement can cause blisters on a child’s tender skin, and that even adults won’t be able to bear it.
However, others felt that the punishment was necessary to discipline the child.
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