A primary school teacher has found himself at the center of controversy after facing disciplinary action from the parents of one of his students. The incident reportedly began when a young girl returned home from school and informed her mother that her teacher had eaten her food during class.
A viral video circulating on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows a heated confrontation between the teacher and the child's parents. In the footage, the teacher is seen being held back by some men while a visibly angry woman, believed to be the child’s mother, confronts him about the alleged incident. The child’s father also appears in the video, taking action against the teacher as onlookers watch the tense exchange unfold.
As the video gained traction online, netizens took to social media to express their thoughts and opinions on the situation. While some criticized the teacher for allegedly taking a child’s meal, others sympathized with him, suggesting that financial hardship may have driven him to such an act.
Many argued that, instead of resorting to public confrontation and possible violence, the parents could have approached the school authorities to address the matter more appropriately. Others pointed out that if the teacher was struggling financially, the school or community should consider providing assistance rather than publicly shaming him.
The video has sparked widespread debate on issues such as teacher welfare, discipline in schools, and societal attitudes toward educators.
See some reactions from social media users below:
@youngmello224: “Eating a child’s food is not right, but punishing a teacher like this is just too much. There are better ways to handle situations like this.”
@theakuawilson: “Oh, the parents could have just packed an extra lunch for him if they noticed he was struggling. We need to be more understanding as a society.”
@MohammedYIGA1: “If this teacher was genuinely hungry, they should have looked for a way to help him instead of embarrassing him like this.”
@NexotinGhana: “This is so sad. He clearly looks malnourished. If he was eating students’ food, maybe the school should investigate instead of the parents taking matters into their own hands.”
@RARAAVIS_EMPIRE: “Why are we Africans always quick to judge and punish without trying to understand the full story? What if this man was just struggling and needed help? It’s heartbreaking.”
@theman_jk: “Yes, the teacher should have been confronted if he was actually eating students’ meals, but this reaction was excessive. It reflects how our society jumps to punishment without seeking a fair resolution.”
@DMM_5MITH: “Something about this video doesn’t add up. Are we sure this is really about food? It looks like there’s more to the story.”
@Khojo_HazardCR7: “Teachers are underpaid and struggling. Instead of shaming them, we need to find ways to support them. This man looks like he needs help, not punishment.”
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A primary school teacher was disciplined after a child told her mother that the teacher kept eating their food in class. pic.twitter.com/jbe9gC8fwe
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