A mum recorded her tearful son to prove that a puppy ate his homework.

Footage shows the bad-tempered schoolboy throwing a tantrum and crying after discovering that his papers were torn apart by the brown pooch in Jiangsu, China.

The enraged child can be seen dragging the dog out from under a chair and hitting it on the back, prompting the visibly confused and terrified canine to fall back and hide on August 21.

His father then stepped in, standing in front of the boy, picking up the pieces of paper scattered on the floor while the child continued to weep.

Some locals condemned the child's behaviour, saying the parents should have him redo the homework and help the child control his anger.