In a school violence incident that occurred in 2014, an ordinary 14-year-old boy, Yin Xiaoping, turned from a promising student into a semi-vegetative person in need of long-term care because of an accidental school violence. What a blow to a tall and strong boy who can only lie in bed every day and cannot take care of himself! Yin Xiaoping's parents had to take on heavy debts in order for their son to recover, and their lives were in trouble. In 2018, they took the school and the abuser's parents to court, demanding $6 million in compensation. Did Yin Xiaoping's family finally get this life-saving compensation?
One afternoon in 2014, Yin Xiaoping arrived half an hour early in accordance with the school's regulations. Unexpectedly, this seemingly ordinary decision became a turning point in his life. He had just had lunch and was supposed to be the most relaxing moment of the day, but he was suddenly attacked by fellow student Chen Hua in the stairwell of the school. Chen Hua took six younger brothers and surrounded Yin Xiaoping, trying to give him a "lesson" vigorously.
Yin Xiaoping was completely confused at this time, he didn't even know Chen Hua, let alone why he became the target of the other party. Before Yin Xiaoping could ask, Chen Hua had already started. Yin Xiaoping had no power to fight back against the siege of seven people, so he could only try his best to protect himself.
The violence soon escalated, Yin Xiaoping was beaten to the ground and curled up, and his glasses were knocked off. Just as Yin Xiaoping tried to get up and pick up his glasses, Chen Hua kicked him in the head mercilessly. Yin Xiaoping's head slammed into the sharp corner of the table, and the whole person fell into a semi-comatose state. At this time, in the classroom, no one from the other students dared to stop them because they were afraid.
Yin Xiaoping's nightmare didn't end there. Although he survived until the end of class, his condition deteriorated rapidly. That night, his mother found him unusually weak when he returned home, but Yin Xiaoping did not tell his family the truth, only said that he was tired. It wasn't until half past seven in the evening that his mother found that Yin Xiaoping couldn't wake him up no matter how much she screamed, so she hurriedly sent him to the hospital.
The hospital's diagnosis was striking – Yin Xiaoping had suffered a serious head injury and had missed the best time for treatment. The doctors had to perform an emergency craniotomy, and although the operation was considered a success, Yin Xiaoping was since a semi-vegetative person, with intelligence equivalent to that of a child less than two years old.
Such a change is undoubtedly the fall of the sky for Yin Xiaoping's family. Originally, Yin Xiaoping's parents were looking forward to their son being admitted to a good university and having a bright future in the future, but all good hopes were shattered in an instant at that moment. They had to start a different life - they got up at 5 a.m. every morning to wash their son, change his diaper, prepare a liquid feeding, turn over regularly, wash and feed his medicine...... This life has been going on for nine years.
The parents' hearts are like knives, but in the face of their son's condition, they can only grit their teeth and persevere, hoping to create the best recovery environment for their son. But the reality is cruel, Yin Xiaoping's medical expenses are high, and the family's financial conditions are very limited. For the treatment of his son, the family is already in debt.
In 2018, driven by four years of suffering and powerlessness, Yin Xiaoping's parents decided to take the violent student and the school to court, claiming more than 6 million yuan. They hope to obtain due compensation for their son through legal means, and at the same time, they hope that such punishment can teach the perpetrators a due lesson and prevent similar tragedies from happening again.
The length and complexity of the legal process can be exhausting. Five years have passed, and the life of Yin Xiaoping's family has not changed because of the so-called "life-saving compensation". Despite the difficult family conditions, Yin Xiaoping's parents never gave up on the care and treatment of their son. Although their lives repeat the same cycle every day, every small improvement is what keeps them going.
In the process, Yin Xiaoping's case has attracted widespread attention from society. People are beginning to reflect on the consequences of school violence that are not only physical harm, but also the destruction of a family's future. How can such irrational violence be effectively curbed and prevented, and what unshirkable responsibilities should schools assume in terms of children's safety education and psychological counseling?
For Yin Xiaoping's parents, they are more out of love for their son and not giving up on the future. Although the compensation can temporarily relieve their financial pressure, more importantly, they hope that through their own efforts and the help of society, their son can have more happy times in the future.