12.10.2026 15:35
Footage has emerged of moments when a woman, said to be a teacher at a private kindergarten in the Gömeç district of Balıkesir, subjected a 5-year-old child to violence. The woman, who shouted “Shut up” at the child crying for his mother, is seen hitting him while saying, “If you cry again saying ‘my mother isn’t here,’ I’ll make you regret being born.” It is not yet known whether an investigation has been launched into the so-called teacher following the conscience-wounding footage.
Footage has emerged showing moments when a 5-year-old child was subjected to violence at a kindergarten in Balıkesir. In the footage, a woman said to be a teacher is heard hitting the child repeatedly and shouting “Shut up” at the child, who is crying and asking for their mother.
STRUCK REPEATEDLY AND MERCILESSLY
According to a report by Eğitimde Son Dakika, a woman alleged to be a teacher pinned a 5-year-old child against a wall and struck them repeatedly; the woman is heard shouting “Shut up” at the child, who was crying and asking for their mother.
NO INFORMATION ON OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION
There is not yet any verified information about which institution the incident occurred at or whether an official investigation into the allegations has been launched. The allegations are expected to be investigated by the competent authorities.
The footage has reignited debates over children's safety, teachers' responsibility, and oversight mechanisms in preschool education institutions.