Edvantage
Thu
Aug 11 2011
A shocked an humiliated bus 'auntie' quit her job in a huff,
after suffering a scolding by a primary school pupil from a
prestigious school.
The boy called her "a beggar" and "poor", in front of the other
pupils on the bus, and even announced that it was his mother who
told him that.
Madam Huang, 61, who accompanies students on their ride in the
school bus, tendered her resignation as she could not bear the
injustice and humilation of being 'bullied' by a primary school
pupil at her age.
Madam Huang contacted the Shin Min Daily News to complain about
her treatment at the hands of the 10-year-old.
She told the reporter that had joined the transport company
which provided school bus services two years ago - her role was to
accompany the bus driver on his route to pick students up from
their homes.
Madam Huang said there was a Primary 3 pupil who was
particularly mischievous, and often ran around on the bus and
behaved in an unruly manner. His antics gave her and the driver a
headache, said Madam Huang.
"What if he suffers a fall on the bus?", said Madam Huang, who
always asked that he sit right behind the driver's seat so she
could keep a watch over him, but the boy refused.
Madam Huang said she had tried complaining to his mother about
the boy's behaviour, but the mother did not apologise or promise to
take him in hand.
Instead, she complained that Madam Huang was the one that was
creating trouble for her son.
In April, when the boy refused to sit down and behave on board
the bus, Madam Huang scolded him, but got a rude shock when he
retorted: "You are a beggar, poor, no money."
Madam Huang said the driver, who had heard what he said, was
taken aback by the boy's outburst as well, and questioned the
boy.
The boy said his mother had told him that, and again repeated
his insults.
Madam Huang said she felt humiliated, but could do nothing.
