PC outrage of ‘food waste’ carol
left to “pick it up themselves” as opposed to 29 per cent of higher-income men.
Meanwhile, half of all children are no longer living with both parents by their 15th birthday – but 50 per cent of the poorest children have already seen their parents split up by the time they start primary school.
CSJ chief executive Andy Cook said: “We are in danger as a society of telling fathers they don’t matter – that they are a dispensable extra for children.
“That could not be further from the truth. Fathers form a crucial pillar in their child’s lives. The more fathers are involved from the very outset, the better for the child’s future.
“Regular contact with a father figure boosts children’s self-esteem and cognitive A TOP doctor was left fuming after a carol concert at a church featured only two traditional songs – and one about food wastage.
John Riddington-Young, a former ear, nose and throat specialist, said although he was not a Christian, the lack of religious carols at the concert in Bideford, Devon, felt like unnecessary political correctness.
He said: “Most of the songs were modern and secular like Rocking Around The Christmas Tree, Jingle Bells and a song sung to the tune of Twelve Days Of Christmas about food wastage.”
Many social media users backed Mr Riddington-Young. Sharon Forward posted: “PC gone mad! Totally agree with this man.”
skills, including reasoning and language development.”
Mr Cook said children in low income households had “significantly improved” chances of escaping poverty with an active father figure at home.
He said: “The evidence is overwhelming that marriage remains by far the best structure to ensure a family