[Margaret Pilkington]

While I think he made some sweeping generalisations, there is evidence to suggest that he is has a point.

I'm not sure that parenting skills can be taught at school. well not effectively anyway. i think very young children need to be in the presence of adults who have their interests at heart.
I think that by the time a child gets to school, patterns have already been set.
One of the biggest influences in a childs life is that of a father.(and OK. I know that this isn't always possible, and some single mothers do a sterling job...there are some who are absolutely 'pants')