Polly Pocket Survey Reveals
10 Things Every Child Should Do Before They Are 10!
Can you remember the things that made you happiest when you were 10? Parents around the country have come up with the definitive list of the 10 things that every child should do before they are 10.
Polly Pocket is known for her appetite for adventure and excitement, and survey results show that this quality is valued by parents around Britain. Parents today have fond memories for the simplest of activities and are looking to recreate the magic of their childhood with simple fun filled adventures that don’t cost the earth.
When it comes to magical moments that parents remember, they were the simplest of pleasures. The results show that whether reliving memories from your own childhood or sharing experiences you always wished for, there needn’t be a hefty price tag. Just like in Polly’s world, all it takes is an adventurous spirit there to find excitement around every corner!
Polly Pocket asked parents to choose which childhood memories they would most like to recreate with their own children*. Proving that best things in life really are free, of the top ten choices, eight have no cost attached!
So if you want to create the perfect memories and childhood experiences for your under 10’s, see how many you can cross off the list together this half term!
Top 10 Things To Do Before You’re 10
1. Build sandcastles on the beach
2. Go to the zoo
3. Learn to ride a bike
4. Go to a theme park
5. Go sledging
6. Bake a cake
7. Swim in the sea
8. Camp under the stars
9. Be cheered on at school sports day
10. Eat around a campfire
Allison Mitchell, parenting expert and author of ‘Manic Mums Guide to Magnificent Parenting’ comments: "These results show how important it is for parents to remember what things they enjoyed as children and that you don’t need to spend money to create memories that last a lifetime.
By recreating happy moments from your childhood with your own children, you can enjoy them in a whole new way. Half term is a great opportunity to shake up the usual routine at home and share new experiences as a family.
Spending quality time together is a fundamental part of a happy family and the activities chosen by parents in the Polly Pocket survey show that there needn’t be financial pressure attached."
Jenny Watson, Senior Marketing Manager at Polly Pocket, says: "Polly is a girl who loves fun, friends and adventure, values clearly shared by parents around Britain. We were thrilled to discover that for parents, childhood adventures have turned into treasured memories. This list is a great start for parents looking to share a fun filled and inexpensive half term with their under 10’s."
The prospect of arranging a fun filled half term can be daunting for parents particularly with doom and gloom splashed across the headlines and money woes affecting families all over Britain.
The most popular choice was building sandcastles on the beach (45%), closely followed by going to the zoo, learning to ride a bike (both 40%) and going to a theme park (35%).
The survey revealed British parents to be an outdoorsy bunch, with over a third saying they would like to relive the fun of sledging (35%) and more than a quarter selecting camping under stars (28%) as well as eating around a campfire (27%).
Mini adventures were also a popular choice, from rolling down grassy bank (24%) to rock pooling (24%), climbing a tree (22%) and jumping in puddles (22%).
Polly Pocket is offering lucky winners some amazing experiences and memorable moments this summer. Visit www.pollypocketbestdayever.co.uk to find out more and be in with a chance of winning.
*Survey: TNS 2011. 1,213 GB parents aged 16-64 +
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