The funny thing is, Ladies and Gentlemen, that they obviously have decided NOT to be part of 'Blair's PC Britain' !
If you follow the whole Blairite agenda closely you will tumble to the hidden agenda. New Labour's plans for state nursery care and 'eight to six' Primary School Education will actually allow parents very little time with their children. The issue is the long working hours culture which they encourage, at the expense of family life, in order to increase economic output.
A Mate of mine, who flies for a UK charter airline, recently had a very hard time from his childs Headmistress when they tried to take the kid away for a weeks holiday during term time.
The message was clear - we control the agenda for your children and you the parents will go along with it!
What this couple in BA want is a very small adjustment in BA's working practices so that they can have time to bring the child up themselves.
This is actually entirely healthy and responsible. Stronger family values benefit everyone.
How many of you out there benefitted from having your parents around a lot? Would you have wished it otherwise?