*_ash_* Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Protecting our Children Did anyone watch this tonight? edit: rules say put something other than a link... I watched it, and was practically speechless. And still am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I didn't catch the beginning, and decided half way through wasn't the place to take it up (besides H was watching telly with me) Should I bother watching it on catch up if it's available, or can you give us a potted version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 I didn't catch the beginning, and decided half way through wasn't the place to take it up (besides H was watching telly with me) Should I bother watching it on catch up if it's available, or can you give us a potted version? I almost turned it off at 22 minutes when she said she was pregnant again, but I held out! I want everyone who posted in the 'Baby P' to watch it though. Especially those who criticized the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampersand Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I watched it - glad I'm not a social worker! I changed my viewpoint about half a dozen times during the programme - at least the second child shouldn't be too badly affected (hopefully) - probably the only one in the programme who isn't though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 It was a thought-provoking programme, very sad to watch. Just an incredibly sad situation. I think the mum did an extremely selfless thing, giving her kids up in the end, my heart went out to her. A shame she couldn't have realised that having the kids in the first place with that dad wasn't perhaps the most sensible of things, but her own background probably didn't put her in the best position to make that kind of choice. Seems like sadly, they might find it hard to find adopters for the little lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rand Hobart Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 It was shocking. I had to go upstairs and hug my sleeping kids. I have since heard that it was the social workers first case. A few years ago my missus was thinking of changing her degree and training for social work. She is so glad she never. As ash says, if you were wound up by the baby P case, watch this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rand Hobart Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Just as shocking is that this is just 1 case. 16% of social workers have more than 40 cases on the go at any one time. http://www.communitycare.co.uk/carespace/forums/16-of-social-workers-have-more-than-40-cases-8436.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewee84 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 My sister is a social worker and does exactly this job in Rotherham. I never knew exactly what it was she did before because she's not allowed to disclose details, but after this I was filled with so much pride for her knowing that she does this tirelessly on a daily basis. It takes a certain type of person to look past the pity and the abuse and be pro-active and get on with the job, which is trying to protect these kids and give them a better future. I know I couldn't do it, I'd be filled with rage and anger at the parents or abusers, and with pity for the kids...and in the end these feelings help no-one, even less the kids, and are completely counter-productive. Well done Sis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Such a challenging job, the title of the programme summed it up. It's got me wondering if the softly-softly approach they seem to use actually does anyone any good? Whilst it's important to treat people with respect wouldn't it be better to be more straight up with people? When that professional was assessing the way the dad interacted with the little lad, he really dressed up his conclusions into a "well, there were really good things and some not so good things", when actually from what we saw it was pretty dismal. Does this go on throughout the whole process? Wouldn't it be better just to tell things as they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laineyiow Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Although I agree that the SWs have a hard task looking at this programme their sole aim was getting the children off this couple and 'proving' they were failures. I didn't actually see the SS get anyone.in to sort the house out.for the couple.or to actually.help the couple with parenting. Where were the parenting classes? It is far easier taking children off people than actually helping them. I would.have much rather they.have given the couple some practical help than just immediately think of putting the children in care. I am convinced with the right help especially when she had got rid of the waste of space father the mother could have been taught how to care for het children but.it.is much easier to put children into care and convince the parent they are doing it.in the interest of the child. Only time will tell what harm that the child suffers through going into care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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