Hello.
BBC Radio Wales wants to know what Mumsnetters think of the proposal that there should be a national "parenting champion" - whose job it would be to ensure that all parents in Wales have access to the services and support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.
Here's the blurb from Helen Mary Jones, chair of the National Assembly for Wales' Children and Young People Committee, which has proposed the idea: "There is also a cultural perception that parenting support is something to be embarrassed about, as if it's only for 'failed parents.' Many of the parents we spoke with in our inquiry said they felt embarrassed or afraid when asking for parenting support, when they should have been applauded for trying to provide the best parenting possible for their children.
"We believe the Welsh government needs to appoint a senior figure, who wouldn't be a civil servant or a government Minister, but who would work with the government to co-ordinate parenting support. We think they should be called the "parenting champion," and be responsible for providing leadership, better-co ordination of work across government departments, eradicating stigma associated with parenting support, and developing a recognised 'National Parenting Brand' for all activities undertaken to support parents."
Good idea? Or just a gimmick?
Please do let us know what you think...