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In Zhaotong, Yunnan province, a mother is claiming that her 11-year-old son developed vitiligo, a chronic autoimmune condition, after being slapped by his teacher for not completing homework. The mother, surnamed Huang, noticed severe swelling on her son Liu’s face and took him to the hospital, where they later received a diagnosis of vitiligo - a condition that causes patches of skin to lose pigment.
Liu, a student at Yifu Primary School, told his mother that his teacher had hit him in front of the entire class. According to Liu, the teacher brought him to the front because he hadn’t completed his mathematics homework and slapped him three times on the right side of his face and once on the left. His face turned bright red from the blows.
Three months later, Liu began to lose skin pigmentation, raising concerns that the trauma might have triggered his vitiligo. While the exact causes of vitiligo remain uncertain, researchers suggest that environmental stress could be a contributing factor.
The school confirmed that Liu has been diagnosed with vitiligo and is currently awaiting the results of a police investigation and forensic injury assessment to determine the appropriate actions to take against the teacher. The teacher involved has not been publicly identified.
Huang expressed frustration, stating that she has been unable to contact the teacher after receiving the hospital bill for her son's treatment. She is still waiting for reimbursement from either the teacher or the school.
The incident has drawn outrage online, with netizens expressing anger over the lack of accountability. One user on Douyin questioned how a teacher could inflict such harm without facing consequences for three months. Another criticized the severity of the punishment, stating that while mild discipline is sometimes acceptable, slapping a student crosses the line.
Source: SCMP
