Red Ranger 1 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 ^I agree with that, Rosie is the sort of character that could do with being taken in by a family on screen so we can actually see her fitting into a family environment.I've mentioned in a couple of other threads that I'd like to see her living with the Walkers, who are probably the closest family on the show at the moment.It could work her moving in with Irene, you could argue that that household is more a random collection of people than a family at the moment but then that's arguably been true of most of its history, it's the interaction between them that makes it into a family home.I have thought for a while that the best way to get Leah more involved in the show is to give her a teenager to look after(although VJ's a teenager these days, despite getting even less screentime than her)but I'm not sure a random teen she found on the street is the best way to go, I think a relative would work better.
Ryan Posted March 28, 2013 Report Posted March 28, 2013 I have to say that I agree with some of the earlier posts and was planning on posting something similiar in that I don't really have much sympathy or anything for Maddie and Spencer. We don't get what we want and they're very lucky they stumbled into Soapland and that they're not having to lie in the bed they made.
alreetlike Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 I have to say that I agree with some of the earlier posts and was planning on posting something similiar in that I don't really have much sympathy or anything for Maddie and Spencer. We don't get what we want and they're very lucky they stumbled into Soapland and that they're not having to lie in the bed they made. I agree with this too. I'm just not enjoying the Spencer and Maddie storyline for this reason.
TelephotoMarigold Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 ^I agree with that, Rosie is the sort of character that could do with being taken in by a family on screen so we can actually see her fitting into a family environment.I've mentioned in a couple of other threads that I'd like to see her living with the Walkers, who are probably the closest family on the show at the moment.It could work her moving in with Irene, you could argue that that household is more a random collection of people than a family at the moment but then that's arguably been true of most of its history, it's the interaction between them that makes it into a family home.I have thought for a while that the best way to get Leah more involved in the show is to give her a teenager to look after(although VJ's a teenager these days, despite getting even less screentime than her)but I'm not sure a random teen she found on the street is the best way to go, I think a relative would work better. I think Irene's house has always been a bit random (except for Will, Hayley, Nick) Like Belle, Geoff, and Annie - was a really weird mix at the beginning but ended out amazing and made Belle's death even sadder knowing she was leaving her new found "family" behind. I think Rosie would be a great change/ challenge for Irene! And with Bianca with heath and April at uni and managing her own life (And both of them possibly leaving soon), Irene needs a good storyline. Would also love to see scenes between Bianca and Rosie - maybe April and Bianca struggling to accept Rosie at first. I don't think it would work because remember when Tamara was supposed to be staying there and April came back the writers decided that April needed to stay with Bianca until Tamara found a new place.....
Red Ranger 1 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 I have to say that I agree with some of the earlier posts and was planning on posting something similiar in that I don't really have much sympathy or anything for Maddie and Spencer. We don't get what we want and they're very lucky they stumbled into Soapland and that they're not having to lie in the bed they made. I agree with this too. I'm just not enjoying the Spencer and Maddie storyline for this reason. I suppose you could argue that they've fallen on their feet but then you could say that about any number of runaways who just happen to turn up in the world's most hospitable town and get offered a bed by complete strangers:Hey, it happens to Bobby in the pilot.I think Spencer and Maddy's main problem was that they were hiding from their parents and if they could have got to a point where they didn't have to do that anymore, they probably could have managed, they don't seem to be afraid of hard work.But of course, they're better off living in a family situation like many people before them.
maciam Posted April 2, 2013 Report Posted April 2, 2013 As I haven't seen the episodes yet with Spencer, Maddie, Rosie.. I can't really comment on these.. But I do agree that there are kids who is treated badly at home and need a proper foster care. Runaways has choosed to leave their homes. Don't think Harvey and Roo is the best foster parents.. Remember when there was the Sarah McKay drop-in centre? Some of these kids really needed foster care. Remember Brodie.. I liked that she ended up with the Sutherlands.. Miss Beth. She was great. Or in the 80's there was Viv's father who used to abuse her and her sister, and lock them in.. They were scared of their homes sometimes. Donald was great with her.
alexx Posted April 2, 2013 Report Posted April 2, 2013 Spencer, Maddie and Tamar aren't foster kids, from what I saw they are just people sharing a house/location with other people. It's nothing like foster kids/foster parents.
Red Ranger 1 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Posted April 2, 2013 Well, how many of the "foster kids" in the past have been actual foster kids?Has Irene ever actually fostered anyone or just had them living with her?How many of the waifs and strays Alf and Ailsa picked up were actually fostered?Tamara moved into Irene's house as a lodger and is treated as such but Spencer and Maddy are another matter.Whatever the technical status, it does seem like Roo and Harvey have taken on a parent/guardian role for them which would seem to mean they qualify.
Light of the Bay Posted April 2, 2013 Report Posted April 2, 2013 I forgot Tamara is living with Irene! As far as I'm aware, there have been no scenes with Irene/Tamara interacting at home or elsewhere. In the past we'd have seen Irene interacting a lot with the kids living with her. The writers fail to deliver yet again...
TelephotoMarigold Posted April 3, 2013 Report Posted April 3, 2013 I forgot Tamara is living with Irene! As far as I'm aware, there have been no scenes with Irene/Tamara interacting at home or elsewhere. In the past we'd have seen Irene interacting a lot with the kids living with her. The writers fail to deliver yet again... She moved out soon after to make room for April moving home. (The writers forgetting exactly how many bedrooms the Beach house has... ) And isn't Tamara over 18? More of a lodger than a foster kid.
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