Maybe there should be more IF during PPL training. You are only required to have 2 hours IF time to sit your PPL exam. Which is clearly not enough experience in IMC conditions.
Doing the IR for the commercial is a good idea, but some people may not be able to afford the extra money to pay for it. A smaller course which gives you the basics , and a few more than 2 hours IF could be introduced?
A good topic, looking forward to everyone elses responses