I would simply like to add that the issue of the influence of parents and educators on youth is a subject that the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum has looked into and researched. They could very well provide you with insight into their research and tell you more about their hearing that very few youth are being encouraged by their parents to enter the trades. This is an area they have looked into and have done considerable outreach as well, to try to influence attitudes.
On October 16th, 2012. See this statement in context.