Chinese woman locks toddler in toilet

A viral video from a Juneyao Airlines flight in China shows two women locking a crying one-year-old toddler in an airplane toilet, sparking a significant online backlash. The incident occurred on August 24 during a flight from Guiyang to Shanghai, with one of the women, Gou Tingting, claiming she was trying to calm the child at the request of the girl's grandmother, who was reportedly waiting outside the restroom. Critics accused the women of bullying the child and lacking empathy, prompting a broader discussion on managing children's behavior in public spaces. Some defended the women's actions, asserting they had consent from the grandmother, while others emphasized the need for public spaces to accommodate young children better. Gou later stated she wanted to help other passengers, many of whom were covering their ears to block out the noise. This incident has highlighted ongoing debates in China regarding the behavior of so-called 'bear children' and societal expectations around parenting in public.