I’VE had very mixed feelings about the grooming storyline in Coronation Street but there’s no denying it’s been both gripping and well-acted.
The programme’s plots are always well-researched and definitely have telling shades of the Rochdale child sex ring scandal. Bethany’s sad loyalty to nasty Nathan and in particular the gang rape scene – even implied rather than shown – were difficult to watch.
However, we do need to see such themes and acknowledge that they are still occurring in our society, to help us all be vigilant and to protect all our youngsters from predators and those who wish them harm.
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