Family values undermined

Sir, - Thank goodness we are part of the UK, so that the Supreme Court can protect the rights of Scottish families against the increasingly totalitarian SNP government.

It should be noted that much of the impetus behind the No to Named Person campaign came from Christian organisations.

Though opposition to the scheme became very widespread, it was the particular emphasis on the centrality of family

life found in Christian teaching that sparked resistance to this unwarranted intrusion of the state into family affairs.

While we may rejoice that the SNP’s wings have been clipped, the party’s damaging philosophies of education and childhood will continue to harm children and family life.

The incessant emphasis in schools on children’s rights will produce selfish and demanding young people, primed with latent victimhood.

The SNP still intends to use schools to promote a radical gender ideology that will result in confusion and hurt for many.

The Scottish Government campaign to remove punishments from schools will continue apace, leading to ever-declining standards of discipline.

The bizarre notion that children should not be punished will have a knock-on effect in families, undermining parental authority. Richard Lucas. 11 Broomyknowe, Colinton, Edinburgh.