The "character" Tony has been grooming the "charater" Whitney for quite a while and along with the grooming is the maniplulation of Whitney.
Whether the BBC is right or wrong the fact of the matter is that this sort of abuse is happening all the time and if it draws the public's attention to certain traits that can be displayed then there is a very good possibility that someone's life may be changed enough that they break away from the abuse and\or parents\relatives will see these traits that are being shown on Eastenders and then they may be able to help\put a stop to grooming and paedophilia.
The storyline that is being shown is just that a story but it has been put together with the script writers and the NSPCC so its not just some writers thoughts on the subject its been thoroughly researched.
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Originally Posted by lilcee
this storyline highlights the fact that this does actually happen outside of our happy home bubble. for people who would normally turn a blind eye & not talk to their children about these dangers, well, the kids will have an opportunity to talk to their peers or elders about it. if the 'do-gooders' dont like it then theres always the off button!!
I welcome anything that encourages discussions withins fanilies etc. well done BBC!
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Totally agree, and as you said there is always that OFF button.