Ofcom will not investigate Coronation Street episode featuring controlled crying
Viewers saw the parents struggle with the technique, which was shown to have mixed results.
A Coronation Street episode featuring scenes of controlled crying which sparked more than 130 complaints will not be investigated by Ofcom.
Viewers saw Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) and Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) struggle with the technique, which was shown to have mixed results.
It involves letting a child cry for brief periods until they learn to self-soothe.
Viewers recently saw Steve propose to Leanne, the mother of his child.
A spokesman said: “We considered complaints that this episode promoted ‘controlled crying’, a parenting method which attracts strong views.
“We found the plot centred around the relationship between two characters, and did not promote a view on whether controlled crying is appropriate or effective.”
The episode sparked 132 complaints.
