If someone can't capture a quality photo with a point & shoot then they can't with a DSLR either. Simple as that.
Using a tripod will always yield a more crisp image and using the timer or a remote while on a tripod makes it that much sharper. A tripod enables a wider aperture range too allowing more detail to be captured.
Most mid level point & shoots are more than enough camera for the average DSLR owner...better gear doesn't teach the basics like composition and how to make the most of the available light.
Back to your circus of a thread.