Scandal shouldn't be a trust crisis for 'gardeners'

It's not the first time a "scandal" involving a kindergarten has escalated into a big storm. Claiming the moral ground of protecting the youngsters, people are swarming to comment on social media, calling for harsh punishment for the "ugly" actions of a Beijing-based RYB Education Kindergarten.

Teachers at the kindergarten have been accused of giving the children injections and medications without the consent of the parents, among other things. If such illegal deeds are confirmed, they should not only be condemned but also dealt with according to law. Earlier this month, teachers at the child-care center of travel services provider Ctrip were punished for forcing children to eat mustard.

The flowers of the nation should be protected. Those found guilty of any wrongdoing should be held accountable for their actions and for tarnishing the image of all kindergartens. Yet the majority of hard-working, highly stressed and often poorly paid "gardeners" shouldn't be distrusted just because of the misconduct of a few.