THE letter from Graham Carter (LET, October 20) was admirable in its summation of today's young parents attitudes! Why though, did he drag Maggie Thatcher into the argument?

The vast majority of "mothers with babies" these days were at best in primary schools when she was the prime minister and no doubt many of their parents/grandparents are now living in their "own" home/flat! Otherwise, I agree with every word that Mr Carter wrote.

MAURICE Johnstone, Juniper Court, Huncoat, Accrington.