Parenting Classes - About Time Too

There seems to be a huge over-reaction in the media to the idea of parenting classes. It should be pointed out that these have been happening in a number of guises for some time now. If they are done right they have the potential to make a huge difference.

One argument I have seen in the media is that this does not address the causes of behavioural problems, such as deprivation, poor housing estates etc. etc. I would argue that bad parenting is one of the causes of those problems.

I just the hope, in implementing this, that the Government don't force a one-size fits all solution, because that would foul it up.