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Old 27-03-2012, 20:43
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He has a long crimninal record.

His son has a record for violence

His girlfriend abandoned her childen when they were very young.

What planet are the EE script writers on
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Old 27-03-2012, 20:46
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Well, it's allright - apparently they made some background checks - - - and came to the conclusion that anyone would be safe in that household, let alone a child???
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Old 27-03-2012, 20:46
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It beggars belief that a social worker would walk into Phil Mitchell's house and allow that child to stay there just because Shirley is a godparent.

Anyway even if Darren can't be contacted what about Heather's mum or Darren's family? Surely they have stronger claims to George than Shirley, who didn't even want him around when Hev was pregnant.
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Old 27-03-2012, 20:46
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Agreed, all that and yet they wouldn't let Amy be around Derek.
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Old 27-03-2012, 20:49
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Agreed, all that and yet they wouldn't let Amy be around Derek.
I haven't watched much so can anyone tell me why she wasn't allowed to see him?

Its unrealistic to leave any kid with the them.
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Old 27-03-2012, 20:51
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That was the stupidest background check any social worker has ever done in the history of the world!
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Old 27-03-2012, 20:52
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he isn't. shirley is and she's george's godmother.
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Old 27-03-2012, 20:52
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Hasn't Phill been declared innocent on almost everything whereas Derek has just come out of a 10 year stint for armed robbery?

And yes being ruled innocent means everything, you can't just say "You can't look after this child because you were once a murder suspect in a case that turned out to be a suicide."
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Old 27-03-2012, 20:53
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he isn't. shirley is and she's george's godmother.
Patrick could also have looked after George, but maybe because of his age (discrimination?) they decided he was better off living with Shirley...who happens to live with Phil and Ben
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Old 27-03-2012, 20:55
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Don't forget Shirley once used to be a alcoholic when she first came into it, swinging on vodka bottles and shouting at her own kids
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Old 27-03-2012, 20:56
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Absolutely preposterous. Phil's got a criminal record, Ben's also got one and has a history of violence. Shirley abandoned her children - and I also think that she may have a prison record, herself; because she's always dispensing advice about how to behave in prison. Darren may be off in the wilds, but what about Rosie and Keith, who were always good carers. Or even Dawn and Garry?
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:00
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Unbelievable that they would leave a child in a house with Phil and Ben who both have records. Darren has parents, two sisters and a brother...couldn't they find any of them????
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:01
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Unbelievable that they would leave a child in a house with Phil and Ben who both have records. Darren has parents, two sisters and a brother...couldn't they find any of them????
amy has been living with them for ages
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:02
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amy has been living with them for ages
At least Roxy is Amy's mum, Shirley being his godmother may be some sort of relationship but it's not legally binding, and there's Patrick too.
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:06
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That was the stupidest background check any social worker has ever done in the history of the world!
No time whatsover to do advanced CRB checks on the entire household in which George may reside.

Utterly unrealistic!
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:06
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It's just terrible research.

The boy does not HAVE to live in Albert Square. He would go to properly vetted foster carers
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:06
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I agree, totally unrealistic, what about Keith, Rosie, Demi, Mickey, Queenie - are you expecting us to believe the POLICE couldn't fine ONE of those people (I would think Keith at the least would be on benefits and Aleesha would be in school by now).

Plot device to make Ben and Jay go nuts, no more no less. Once he's served his purpose he'll be collected offscreen and Shirley will get over it surprisingly quickly.
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:06
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At least Roxy is Amy's mum, Shirley being his godmother may be some sort of relationship but it's not legally binding, and there's Patrick too.
george would know shirley more than patrick though
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:07
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I suppose. As long as the social workers make it clear that this is only a temporary arrangement until they can find Darren
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:08
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george would know shirley more than patrick though
Irrelevant
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:11
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At least Roxy is Amy's mum, Shirley being his godmother may be some sort of relationship but it's not legally binding, and there's Patrick too.
Exactly there is no way George would live with them. Amy is different because Roxy is her mum. I remember when Phil said he wanted to adopt a child with Sharon again would never happen. I hope Darren is found because the best place for George is with his father.
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:11
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I suppose. As long as the social workers make it clear that this is only a temporary arrangement until they can find Darren
its abit unreal.. Darren wouldve left contact details with Shirl or whoever in the square incase anything did happen to Heather..He is his flesh and blood..so its gonna be done off screen then ..George is so sweet too, bless
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:51
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What a jerk is the writer who thinks George would be allowed to stay with the Adams family.
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Old 27-03-2012, 22:13
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Phil been in and out of jail, Shirley a two bit lush who walked out on her own kids. Good foster parents. Pathetic scriptwriting.
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Old 27-03-2012, 22:17
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It is unreal they wouldn't do it, he would be placed with a temporary foster carer until his father or other relatives are found he would not be place in a house were most members have a criminal recorded and history of violence they simply don't hand the child over there would be severe background checks and monitoring if they where ever to consider it.
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