Turkish President Recep TaiP Erdogan was in the center of a scandal through an incident with a child during an official event. According to the Turkish edition of Bir Gün, during the solemn handing of keys from the apartments of families, Erdogan gave a slap to the child.
Erdogan participated in the protect and restoration of the Plateau Aider and the opening ceremony that took place in front of the governor's building in the city of Risa. After his speech, the President launched the keys and two children from the same family came to the stage to get their keys.
When the President reached out to the kissing children, the little boy did not immediately kiss her, which led to the unpredictable reaction of Erdogan. The president gave the child a slap, after which the boy still kissed him his hand. Such an act of Erdogan caused outrage among those present and users of social networks.
After the incident, according to Turkish media, the President also gave the child pocket money. However, this could not reduce the flurry of criticism aimed at his behavior.
In Turkey, a kiss of the hand is a traditional gesture of respect and love of the younger. Usually children kiss their hands with their grandparents, or other older people, expressing their respect. In response, the elders often kiss the cheeks of those who kissed their hand, demonstrating their love. Therefore, this reaction of Erdogan has caused considerable resonance in society.
