Mothers and fathers across the country should follow a ‘five-a-day’ pledge to become better parents, according to a think-tank.

They must be taught how to improve their parenting skills, with the poorest families given extra child benefit if they agree to enrol in special classes.

However, critics have branded the recommendations "ridiculous" and example of "nanny state meddling".

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