Disgust as China mother posts online photo of toddler son urinating over family meal

A mother in China has sparked severe online backlash after sharing on social media that her son urinated on a table full of food, and her family continued to eat the meal.

The incident came to light in a recent social media post by a mother from Beijing, who told how her young son, held by his grandmother next to the dining table, suddenly began to urinate.

In the post, the mother “proudly” captured the moment when her toddler’s urine arced onto the table on which appeared to be breakfast, including steamed buns, eggs and vegetables.

Details about the toddler’s age and family background were not disclosed.

The post quickly drew attention on social media, with many netizens expressing disbelief and concern, with one online observer asking: “So, did you guys end up eating that food?”

To the shock of the online community, the mother confirmed: “Yes, we did eat it.”