Topic : 12/25 Parent Trap

I'm a successful, 43 year old woman, no kids; however, I'm blown away that anyone, including the courts, should continue to hold a man accountable for financial support of a child that has been proven to NOT be his own.  If a relationship has been established and that man wants to continue with child support b/c it probably is the nice/right thing to do for a child, then so be it.  That should be a man's choice, and hopefully the one he'd make based on the relationship established.

There are not two sides to this issue in my opinion.  I think the fraudulent mother should not only be ordered to pay back all financial support previously provided by the man (over time), but she should also be ordered to do everything within her power to support a continued relationship between the man and child if that's what both parties want.

She started this mess and she's the sole person who should be held accountable for HER actions.  Although I feel sorry that a child is put into this situation, the mother needs to teach a valuable lesson to this child that there are consequences to all actions. 

I'm sick and tired of people -- men or women -- passing the buck and not stepping up to the plate.  She shouldn't have slept around in the first place if she's not prepared for those consequences.  Obviously, this is a woman who has not ever been held accountable for her actions -- and that continues to be the case. 

Really, Isn't lack of accountability what's wrong with the world? 

As I watched the show, I became increasingly frustrated.

I understand Enrique was a victim in all of this; however, why punish the daughter because of the mother's mistake?

The daughter is ALSO the victim. She did nothing to cause all this, it is all shocking to her as well! However, the way Enrique chopped her out of his life isn't very fair to the (confused and upset) daughter. She is as victimized as the father is.

I watch this show often and rarely if EVER see anything about deadbeat moms!  Often times there is a lot of emphasis put on deadbeat dads unwilling to pay child support.  What about the moms!!!   There is NO QUESTION as to whether or not a MOTHER is the biological parent of a child, yet there isn't enough publicity out there about mothers neglecting their responsibilities for the public to recognize it.  I think that Enrique made a mistake in his methods of telling his daughter, but mom screwed up first, and BIG TIME.  What about her accountability?!?! 

I can't quite understand Mia's motive for questioning Selina's paternity. I do not believe she considered the damage the she would cause before she acted. Selina is suffering for the bad actions of three (supposed) adults. Everyone seems to be putting the issue of money before Selina's happiness. Her mother should be begging Selina for forgiveness and asking for Enrique to stay in Selina's life WITHOUT any financial obligation. That past cannot be erased. Mia. I suggest that you pray a little harder or try a different prayer. Enrique should stand up and be a real man. Yes, you were a victim. Now try being a hero!

just an idea, but for those who have to pay child support, i think the money should be placed into an account where the mother and father can see what exactly the  money is being spent on.  get a debit card for that savings account or checking and then the father can view online what  the money is being used for and for how much.  i.e food, clothes, victoria secret (just kidding---but you know it happens)  since he is the father he should get to be able to see what the money is used for he does at least have 50 per cent say so,