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Romanian kindergarten teacher recorded terrorizing children with verbal and physical abuse

Romanian kindergarten teacher recorded terrorizing children with verbal and physical abuse

From Adevărul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police in Pașcani, Romania, are investigating a kindergarten teacher accused of verbally and physically abusing young children.
  • Parents reported their 4-year-old son became anxious and fearful after attending the kindergarten, leading them to install a hidden microphone.
  • Recordings captured the teacher using aggressive language and insults towards the children, prompting formal complaints to educational authorities and the police.

An investigation is underway at a kindergarten in Pașcani, Iași county, Romania, following serious allegations of verbal and physical abuse against young children by a teacher. Parents reported disturbing behavioral changes in their 4-year-old son, who became anxious, woke up scared, and pleaded not to be hit.

The parents were alarmed by the child's language, which included phrases like "I'll hit you" and "get out," words unfamiliar in their household. Their suspicions were confirmed when they secretly recorded the teacher using a microphone hidden in a teddy bear.

worm, handicapped, rabid, may it hurt until you can't stand it anymore

— Kindergarten teacherAggressive language and insults recorded by parents directed at children.

The recordings revealed the teacher's aggressive behavior, including insults like "worm," "handicapped," and "rabid," along with harsh threats such as "may it hurt until you can't stand it anymore." Despite presenting these recordings to the kindergarten's management, the father claims the director attempted to downplay the situation, suggesting they "cover this up so we don't go to the County School Inspectorate."

Following this, the family filed complaints with the County School Inspectorate and a criminal complaint with the police. The issue appears to extend beyond this single case, as other parents have reported their children refusing to enter the classroom out of fear. The Iași County School Inspectorate has stated that the situation is under review and appropriate measures will be taken.

Let's cover this up so we don't go to the County School Inspectorate.

— Kindergarten directorAlleged attempt by the director to minimize the situation after evidence was presented.
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Originally published by Adevărul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.