Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - IV

[maidmarian]

I think even the best of parents would struggle to keep their children from being sexually active these days. With all the pressure on girls i do not know how they cope with it all. I do agree that Social servces did not do the right checks on Anna though. That was during the time she was with Eddie Windass which makes it even more amazing. However Faye wants to be with Anna so she must be doing something right...or its more than what she had before so she is clinging on to it.

I think Faye just doesnt want to go back into
care. That and an abusive neglectful mother are
her only experiences of life til now.
She doesnt have the confidence of a normal
family life where most children know that tho
there may disagreements etc with your parents-
they will stand by you.

My main issue with Anna being allowed to
foster is not the criminal fringes of the family
( which is bad.)but her personality. She is almost
the exact opposite of the qualities said to be
required. They usually interview people who
have known fosterer for a considerable time.
I dont think she is a balanced enough person
to have care of someone with Fayes history.
Being too controlling can be as abusive as
neglect -in a way.
Probably does ensure clean clothes & meals
tho!
The sexualisation of children is a big problem
and it is difficult for parents-but Anna might
have spotted some more obvious signs if
she didnt spend so much time interferimg/
commenting in matters not her business.

Anyway Mr B has the matter in.hand.......

[Dazzle]

I'm very surprised that Anna hasn't asked Faye if she wants to keep the baby. I know I wouldn't be making that assumption in her position.

I'm so glad Kirk's decided to press charges on Owen (no doubt after being given a kick up the backside by Beth). As usual, everyone else's to blame but him!

I like what we've seen so far out Eileen's new man. They seem well suited and have chemistry, neither of which was true of her last few conquests. I did think he might take the chance to escape when he went to the loo though...

[alan45]

Considering her plan was to leave it outside the hospital and never mention it to anyone, I feel like forcing Faye to keep the baby wouldn't be the best thing to do. Considering she didn't realise she was pregnant until very late on she's not been able to adjust to the idea and I think she just doesn't have the maturity to comprehend what this all means for her and the baby's future. As has been said, some families can cope with a situation like this, but not in this case.

I think her fear of Anna and Owen's predictable response probably frightened her into irrational thoughts. It does happen even in real life

[alan45]

Considering her plan was to leave it outside the hospital and never mention it to anyone, I feel like forcing Faye to keep the baby wouldn't be the best thing to do. Considering she didn't realise she was pregnant until very late on she's not been able to adjust to the idea and I think she just doesn't have the maturity to comprehend what this all means for her and the baby's future. As has been said, some families can cope with a situation like this, but not in this case.

I think her fear of Anna and Owen's predictable response probably frightened her into irrational thoughts. It does happen even in real life

[tammyy2j]

I'm very surprised that Anna hasn't asked Faye if she wants to keep the baby. I know I wouldn't be making that assumption in her position.

I'm so glad Kirk's decided to press charges on Owen (no doubt after being given a kick up the backside by Beth). As usual, everyone else's to blame but him!

I like what we've seen so far out Eileen's new man. They seem well suited and have chemistry, neither of which was true of her last few conquests. I did think he might take the chance to escape when he went to the loo though...

I think Anna can be quite selfish sometimes and here she is taking charge for Faye

I would like to see Jackson and his family try for custody of the baby

[lizann]

anna is faye's mother

[Dazzle]

I would like to see Jackson and his family try for custody of the baby

I wondered if that might happen. It would be a good compromise and hopefully mean Faye and her family could still have a relationship with the baby.

anna is faye's mother

But Faye is the baby's mother despite being a child herself. The decision must ultimately be hers not Anna's.

[lizann]

anna thinks she knows best as always

[lizann]

should the cops and social workers be present for jackson and his family meeting

[LouiseP]

should the cops and social workers be present for jackson and his family meeting

Yes but maybe they are afraid the baby will be taken away by SS so they are testing the water in orders to inform the father's parents. How rude were they criticising where Anna and Owen lived.