‘Slap in the face’: father in China attacked online for splurging US$1,400 on new furniture for daughter’s class
- The father bought the furniture at a discounted price and helped deliver the items to the classroom, and says the other parents were supportive
- However, some people online have accused him of making other parents feel bad while shaming the school
A Chinese father has spent 10,000 yuan (US$1,400) replacing old and uncomfortable chairs and desks for his daughter’s Primary Two classroom. However, some claimed his gift shames other parents and the school.
The father, surnamed Zeng, from Jiangxi province, southeastern China, said he bought the furniture because the existing classroom desks and chairs were “old and shabby”, Jimu News reported.
“They are made of wood. I don’t know how many years they have been used for. The desks are not smooth, making them difficult to write on. The chairs don’t have back support, so kids feel uncomfortable sitting on them for a long time,” Zeng said.
“So I suggested the school change those desks and stools. If the school is not able to do that, I am willing to pay for it.”
The school said it was not currently able to purchase new furniture due to limited funds.
Zeng said he bought the furniture at a discounted price and helped deliver it to the classroom.
“The next day, when the students saw the new desks and chairs, they were all jubilant. The teacher announced that they were donated by me. My daughter was happy and proud,” he said.