thanks for the post, and some good points - why was lila always an explanation for his poor behaviour!
excuse my curiosity but I am wondering if you are describing Wentworth Ave days. The nursery there was very much a part of the scene. Back of stage scene I should say. Wasn't it awful the way parents were made to feel guilty for having children. Suddenly they were just noisy distractions. What a lila that was. In the early days it was much more in line with hippy ideals and good food and looking after the children as well as could be mattered.