Child's mother calls for legal action following school incident causing serious harm to the young learner by a senior student
A tragic incident has unfolded in Chaiyaphum province, as a 2-year-old girl from nursery year 3 of a private school in tambon Ban Lad Yai, Muang district, has been attacked by a 6-year-old classmate. The assault, which took place on July 29, 2023, has left the toddler with extensive injuries, including bruising, wounds, facial swelling, and multiple large wounds on her torso, arms, and shoulders[1].
Since the incident, the girl has been receiving medical treatment and psychiatric care to address the physical and psychological trauma she has endured. The mother, Ms Kanchanaporn, has vowed to pursue the case through the courts to protect her daughter's rights and ensure that justice is served.
The school initially offered 5,000 baht as compensation, but the mother demanded 1 million baht for her daughter's physical and mental rehabilitation. The school's offer was rejected as inadequate, and the mother also sought 300,000 baht from the parents of the child who allegedly carried out the attack, but they offered only 3,000 baht[1].
The headteacher, who described herself as a former lawyer, has argued that the mother's Facebook posts seeking justice, though not naming the school, have damaged the institution's reputation because the school uniform was visible in photos. However, the mother has criticized the school's response, stating that only the class teacher and five other staff members had visited her daughter on Aug 1 and 3.
In a further twist, the other child's parents have not visited or called to ask about the victim's condition since the incident. Ms Kanchanaporn has called for both the school and the other parents to take proper responsibility for their actions or lack thereof.
The latest update on the case is that mediation talks were held at the local police station on Aug 1, but no resolution has been reached. The mother hopes the case will serve as a warning to society and educational institutions about the seriousness of such incidents.
[1] Based on the provided bullet points.
- As the incident unfolds, the case of the 2-year-old girl's assault becomes a general news topic, prompting discussions about education-and-self-development and crime-and-justice.
- In light of the ongoing case and the lack of responsibility shown by the other child's parents, Ms Kanchanaporn calls for increased education and awareness in schools about bullying and its repercussions, emphasizing the importance of general-news events in shaping societal norms.
