A leading parenting expert has weighed in on a story in The Age that highlighted a challenge faced by many Australian parents.

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Leading parenting expert, Justin Coulson told Ross and Russel, “In many ways, this is a question about the economy and about the school system and the fact that they don’t marry up very well at all.”

Tom Elliott has suggested that the story reveals a broader issue about society, and questioned the government’s responsibility to help young people start a family.

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The 3AW Mornings host asked, “Is having a family your decision and one that you should pay for?”

“Or is it to the benefit of society and therefore taxpayers should subsidise it?” He added.

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