InstantForum.NET v4.1.3Communicate!http://candis-forum.publishingmedia.co.uk/customer@candis.co.ukMon, 12 May 2008 13:45:17 GMT20http://candis-forum.publishingmedia.co.uk/Topic406-87-1.aspxJust read Polly T's piece on Pushy Parents & the disappointing yet not surprising fact that social mobility is atrophying. One consequence is that many less able children 'make it' as a result of 'middle class activist parents' (my quotes) rather than the 'gifted but deprived' children whose potential is not realised because of indifferent & dodgy parenting. ('The tragedy of the working class is the poverty of their ideals': Karl Marx - ish!)<br><br>Nothing new here then; the hymn words 'Strength aiding still the strong' resound!<br><br>Is not greed (for material goods, kudos, power etc) going to *censored* the natural world and instigate wars?<br><br>Who will begin the downsizing - in lots of areas - that we all need to do if our grandchildren are to have any meaningful peace, contentment & joy? <br><br>Go M.A.D. ie Make a Difference?<br><br>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:32:07 GMTSteve