Yes, and I think somewhere Miranda mentions that Mrs West is 'madly Zionist' so probably more likely she would disapprove.

Nicola rates boys higher than girls and almost certainly men higher than women and as Nicola is AF's main protagonist I see her (Nicola) reflecting AF's feelings in the matter. It would be a given that fathers are better/more amusing/more capable/more empathetic/more worthy generally of respect and admiration than mothers.

Pam Marlow gets off lightly!