Santa Claus beats in markets: shock for Stralsund!

Santa Claus beats in markets: shock for Stralsund!

In an extraordinary trial, the district court of Stralsund has now hired a procedure against a 62-year-old Santa Claus actor. The entertaining, but worrying events took place in November of last year on the Stralsund Christmas market, where the accused was to distribute much more than just fir branches. According to FAZ.Net , the defendant has a four-year-old-as he did-not with the intention, do it, but hit with a fir branch after he had spread his tongue out.

The incident not only attracted great attention in the courtroom, but also in public. According to the jurisprudence, the prosecutor saw reason for the procedural attitude, since media attention was already a punishment for Santa Claus. The proposal was taken from both sides, accused and defender. As a result, he only had to pay a money requirement of 4,000 euros.

a conversation about respect or a slap in the face?

The incident caused a conversation, especially among the parents. The little victim's mother reported that Santa Claus Initial spoke to her son and then suddenly hit him with the rod. Before that, he is said to have described the boy as a "trouser shit", which the situation has not exactly defused. Another witness confirmed that it was a real blow and by no means a harmless pat, as might be with the actor's intention.

Santa Claus finally said that he actually wanted to generate respect and respect with the "pats", but did not notice that he hit the boy on his face. But not only the deed itself, but also the man's reaction is remarkable: after over five decades as Santa Claus, he explained that it is time for him to end this part of his career. The tradition of portraying the role of Santa Claus in his family will end.

child protection and social responsibility

Such an event raises questions about child protection, which is now a central topic in society. Statistically, four types of child welfare are distinguished: neglect, physical abuse, psychological abuse and sexual violence. In view of the events in Stralsund, which indicate physical abuse, it should not be forgotten that children and adolescents can often be affected by several types of risk. Also Destatis.de informs about the diverse facets of child protection and underlines the meaning of preventive measures.

The incident not only conveys an apprenticeship about respect in dealing with children, but also shows how quickly a questionable act can arise from a supposedly harmless situation. The public, the media and the judiciary are responsible for being attentive and protection for the recent of our society.

A Santa Claus who can no longer pursue tradition and a kindergarten child who is confronted with such an incident - there is definitely something that we shouldn't drop under the table.