In a speech which Prime Minister David Cameron is due to give on Monday, he will call for the introduction of state-backed parenting classes in an effort to guide parents on the way in which they should raise and discipline their offspring.
According to numerous reports, Mr. Cameron plans to argue that the introduction of the aforementioned classes will benefit innumerable families who may need assistance dealing with their childrens' behaviour and approach to play, and may even prevent the dissolution of the family unit.
The Prime Minister and father-of-four will outline various aspects of a new voucher scheme which is designed to encourage parents to attend parenting classes so that they can better discipline and support their children.
It is understood the Prime Minister will draw down on the universal nature of the issue, saying: "In the end, getting parenting and the early years right isn’t just about the hardest-to-reach families; it’s about everyone."
According to The Guardian newspaper, the Prime Minister's speech is expected to include a reference to the importance of receiving support throughout an individual's childhood as opposed to just the initial weeks following the child's arrival.
Acknowledging the services open to parents of newborn children, Mr. Cameron is then expected to ask: "What about later on, when it comes to play, communication, behaviour and discipline? We all need more help with this – the most important job we’ll ever have."
Expected to urge parents to consider the benefits which can be gained from the Government's "Life Chances Strategy", Prime Minister Cameron will reportedly insist: "So I believe we now need to think about how to make it normal – even aspirational – to attend parenting classes."
The move will mark the Conservative's latest step in honouring their election promise to provide assistance and support to families at every stage of their journey.
