At the risk of turning into IA's new mortal enemy, I think it are bold thoughts like these that have made Blair the greatest post-war British PM. The man is a genius, a visionary.

Quote Originally Posted by Beeb
Mr Blair said it was possible to spot the families whose circumstances made it likely their children would grow up to be a "menace to society".

He said teenage mums and problem families could be forced to take help to head off difficulties.

He said the government had to intervene much earlier to prevent problems developing when children were older.