Emmerdale fans have hit out at Marlon Dingle's parenting choices and branded him "pathetic" and "a wet lettuce" after he let his daughter April choose where they live.
Marlon, played by Mark Charnock, was seen involving his daughter, April, in conversations about whether he should move in with his partner Rhona Goskirk sparking a fierce debate amongst parents.
Fans were less than impressed and said "children shouldn't be involved in adult discussions."
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Viewers have taken to social media to express their concerns with the ITV soap.
One social media user posted: "I wish Marlon would not be such a wet lettuce he is letting his daughter April decide where they live - does he not realise he is the adult.
"He is the one that pays the bills, she should be happy she has got a roof over her head and a dad that adores her and do as she is told, I can’t understand how any parent lets their child dictate, she is only little and should not have a say until she is paying the bills."
Another viewer replied: "I have to agree, children have the great ability to adapt to their environment.
"I certainly wouldn't involve young children in such decisions, if they have good parents and a happy family life, a move shouldn't effect them permanently - let them just be children and don't involve them in adult situations."
A third added: "April should be sent upstairs as all soap children are, Marlon and Rhona make the dissensions not a child."
However, it seems to have caused a division amongst parents as other praised Marlon for including April in important family discussions.
One Emmerdale fan posted: "She did not dictate at all Marlon adores Rhona and clearly wanted to move in with her and renting his bigger house made more sense.
"But any decent parent would be worried about uprooting their child and moving in with yet another woman especially after everything April has been through. It’s called decent parenting. Moving house affects the whole family!"
Another viewer said: "I think children who are included in family discussions may grow up to be a little more independent."
While another added: "Marlon as always been a bit dippy that's why l like him and April has had to put up with a lot and l thought she should have her say."
