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petal53 Tue 17-Dec-24 10:42:36

I’ve just read in the Daily Mail (you know that newspaper that never reports any news) about the case of a mother from Tower Hamlets who has been selling her 15 year old daughter to a man for sexual abuse for two years!
What kind of a mother does that? And what kind of a vile individual buys sexual services from a child?
Following on from the cases of Sara and Isabella, both in the news this last week, I noticed this case being reported today and I just thought

it never ends, these poor abused children, it never ends

The man got ten years I think, and the mother five years. I suppose both will only do half their sentences.

Dickens Tue 17-Dec-24 17:46:29

petal53

I’m sorry I upset you love0c, but I was hesitant about quoting from the Daily Mail because posters who quote from that paper are often ridiculed and mocked, even told that it’s not a newspaper.

You’re right, this is a serious subject, probably rather lost today because of the publication of the judgement in the Sara Sharif case. But this case is yet another terrible case of abuse. To be honest, it’s beyond my understanding or comprehension. To sell her daughter for abuse is so utterly vile, and I thought it worth a thread despite the terrible case of Sara Sharif in the news again today.

Thank you GrannyGravy for understanding why I posted as I did.
It’s the fear someone will jump down your throat for quoting from that particular paper.

I’m sorry I upset you love0c, but I was hesitant about quoting from the Daily Mail because posters who quote from that paper are often ridiculed and mocked, even told that it’s not a newspaper.

I don't have a 'high' opinion of the Mail's often subjective reporting (subjective to me), nor some of its editorials.

But - I still read it together with other media - and have even quoted it on occasions. I'm a Guardian reader (mostly) - but that paper is not without its faults, either. It's just a bit more subtle in its 'selectivity'.

The trick is to keep an open mind.

And I think we all know when we are being either 'led', patronised, or being fed doubtful 'information'...

So there's no need to abuse anyone for their choice.

theworriedwell Tue 17-Dec-24 17:47:07

I used to work for the police in an admin role. For a time I worked for the vice squad and this isn't the first time I've heard of a mother doing this. I've never seen any of those cases reported even in the local paper. To be honest if all the shocking cases were reported there'd be no room for anything else.

Women exploiting their children, hurting their children, not protecting their children. Men doing the same. I got very depressed and moved to another role.

Allsorts Tue 17-Dec-24 17:52:32

No lessons are learnt,
LoveOc you do come over from what you say as being totally unsympathetic.

Allira Tue 17-Dec-24 18:00:47

The trick is to keep an open mind.
So there's no need to abuse anyone for their choice.
Well said.
It's happening too often lately, there is no need for it.

The article is a straightforward report of the case.

Allira Tue 17-Dec-24 18:05:51

valdavi

In a particular job I did, last century, I was shocked at the significant numbers of 16 y o mainly boys, turning up needing to get a job as their families had chucked them out & left them to get on with it once their child benefit ceased on them leaving school.
Prior to that, I thought most families cared about their children for life, but that made me realise it's only when they're cute babies & children in some families. I know it's not as bad as prostituting your daughter, but it comes from the same place & it's legal.

It's disturbing that young boys are seeing porn online and thinking this is the norm. I do realise, of course, that this was an older man, a paedophile, taking advantage of this vulnerable child.

I wonder if this poor girl thinks this is what she has to do and has no choice and hope she gets the help that she will need.

love0c Tue 17-Dec-24 20:23:52

Some very sad comments. Maybe bad things happen because people stand by or follow the crowd even though they know it is wrong, just so as to fit in. Some attacks for sure on here . Sad sad sad. A thought, being nice is under estimated. 'Being nice can change the world'.

Grunty Tue 17-Dec-24 20:26:22

For those of you who's sensibilities are shocked to unfathomable levels, just by seeing the Daily Mail, and therefore doubting the veracity of the OP, this is straight from the horse's mouth: Metropolitan Police news.met.police.uk/news/man-and-woman-convicted-in-relation-to-sexual-abuse-of-teenage-girl-488923

Allira Tue 17-Dec-24 21:44:51

Tanks Grunty

Allira Tue 17-Dec-24 21:46:04

love0c

Some very sad comments. Maybe bad things happen because people stand by or follow the crowd even though they know it is wrong, just so as to fit in. Some attacks for sure on here . Sad sad sad. A thought, being nice is under estimated. 'Being nice can change the world'.

A girl has been abused, her life possibly ruined and you're making it all about you.

Perhaps stop now?

Grunty Tue 17-Dec-24 22:09:17

Well said Allira. 👏👏👏

Allsorts Tue 17-Dec-24 22:41:36

Yes well sad, the daughter the victim here

25Avalon Tue 17-Dec-24 22:54:35

Many bad things happen because there are wicked people out there with no conscience. The cruelty beggars belief. That poor girl may well be ruined for life and for it to be at the hands of her mother who should be protecting her makes it even worse