In a video uploaded by a mother on TikTok, her daughter can be heard sobbing uncontrollably while narrating a terrible incident that allegedly happened at her school.
According to the daughter, her teacher had criticised her physique, labelling her oversized and in the same breath; compared her to her thinner classmate. She claimed that the teacher had belittled her, saying: "How are you going to find a partner if you're fat?"
Understandably, the child continued to sob throughout the whole video. The mother clarified that she had brought the case to the attention of the school's principal and the teacher in question was ordered to write a letter of explanation.
@kasihgoldputrajaya say no to body shaming. stop bully your students. please teacher. lepas kejadian ni anak saya jd dh kurang minat ke sek jika Ada subjek cikgu tu. kes dh selesai sebenarnya. just nk share sbgai awareness body shaming kpd kanak2. mereka jgk Ada perasaan. mereka jgk nak dipuji. #stopbodyshaming Vaathi Coming (From "Master") - Anirudh Ravichander & Gana Balachandar
However, she chose to forgive the teacher as to not drag the case further.
Body shaming can have a long-term impact on a child's development, and they may even adapt such insecurities far into adulthood.
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