[Saaf_laandon_mo]

I think some people are of the opinion that you cant feel for the parents AND also apportion some blame to them. From my point of view both can and should apply.
Also by discussing their irresponsibility it will deter (hopefully) other parents from leaving their kids alone in the same manner.
I for one would be happy that social services make an issue of this when they come back to the UK.
Before any one accuses me of being heartless, if Maddie had fallen down the stairs and broken her legs for example, most people would agree with me.
The fact that she was abducted is a lot more serious/worrying/different than falling down the stairs, but the degree of irresponsibility from the parents has been truly shockingly stupid.