Child peeing into bottle in food court sparks criticisms, Netizen ask, ‘Why like that? Toilet is just outside…’

An auntie was spotted holding a bottle for a child as he relieved himself in a food court, the image sparking disgust among netizens who said such behaviour was “unhygienic and uncivilised.”

“Why like that? Toilet is just outside one minute away,” wrote Facebook page Complaint Singapore member Liz Lun in a post on Saturday (April 16).

She attached a photo of a child and woman at a food court. The auntie could be seen holding a container in front of the boy, so he could pee.

The post has over 400 comments to date, with netizens finding such practice to be “unacceptable” even though a few said it was difficult to find a seat in a food court sometimes, so the individuals couldn’t leave their spot to go to the bathroom.

“Kid is small I know, but this is still unacceptable,” said Facebook user Cheryl Khoo. “This is a food court where people are having a meal. Before going into the food court, should have asked the boy if he wanna go toilet. This is pee; what if the boy wanna poo, is she gonna let the boy do it there?” she added.

Parents also responded, noting they would not allow such behaviour in public.

“As a mother myself, I would bring my children to the restroom first before ‘taking the train, the bus, any transportation or before entering somewhere, anywhere or before doing any activities,” said Facebook user Alfa Faith Koh.

“Because to avoid this kind of situation. Even now that my children are grown up (preschoolers), I still maintain the same practices,” she said, her comment gaining more than 50 likes.

Others highlighted that the issue goes beyond people losing their appetite. “This is just plain rude,” said a netizen, who added there are basic manners to be followed when in public.

“The adults are the ones contaminating children’s minds with poor values, lack of basic courtesy. Don’t tell me we need a poster to say no peeing here?”

Another concerned individual noted, “it sets the wrong impression and learning to the kid, not to mention the lack of mindfulness towards other diners.” /TISG

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