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BBC News. Death In The Channel

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FranA Mon 29-Jan-24 18:31:25

I have read this report all the way through. I would appreciate it, if before responding to this post. You did the same. My impression is that they paint the parents in a very bad light. As a parent and grandparent I always do the best I can for my offspring within reason and while respecting my own boundaries. How did you perceive this news item?

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Aveline Tue 30-Jan-24 18:04:41

So they should get themselves to Jordan not this convoluted, expensive and dangerous route across Europe to us.

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maddyone Wed 31-Jan-24 03:31:10

Well sadly the fourteen year old has paid with his life, because of the selfishness of his parents. I cannot imagine how they thought even for one second that sending a thirteen (was fourteen by the time he died) year old boy was anything but selfish. The father wanted to access free NHS care, even though he is not eligible to receive NHS care.
It’s a horrible situation in Syria, but also in many other countries too, and the NHS is not responsible for treating patients from all around the world.
Poor child, he was afraid, he couldn’t swim. I feel so sorry for him, but not for his selfish parents.

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