[Margaret Pilkington]

Maybe the government is reaping what it has sown, in respect of it wanting to take over many areas where parents would be better placed to know what is right for their own children.

I am all for parents taking responsibility...and i think in the main, the majority of parents do.
I fear that the threat of prosecution is toothless because the irresponsible parents do not worry about going to jail.
I suppose the government plans to release a few more thieves and wife beaters to make room for the irresponsible parents.