The girls opted for a much more girly outfit
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If boys were given the choice for what to wear to school, they would turn up dressed as a Roman soldier, while girls would prefer to wear a ballerina’s tutu
The summer holidays are due to come to an end in a couple of weeks and as children start to think about another year at school, a study, carried out by Playmobil, has found that children would like ditch the traditional school uniform and give it a make-over.
The boys, aged between five and 11, admitted they instead of a blazer and trousers, they would prefer to go to school wearing a Roman soldier’s helmet on their head, a secret agent’s suit accessorized with sunglasses and high tech gizmos, finished off with a pair of trainers.
On the other hand, the girls opted for a much more girly outfit, wishing they could wear a ballerina’s tutu, a princess tiara and, like the boys, a pair of trainers to complete the look.
Although unconventional, and certainly defying the dress codes of most schools, the designs undoubtedly earn top marks for originality.
Commenting on the research, Jamie Dickinson, marketing manager for Playmobil, said, ‘The fantasy school uniform is another great example of the limitless imagination of young children. We are strong believers that creative and imaginative play has a positive impact on a child’s development, and what’s more creative than giving children the opportunity to invent their own characters and stories.’
The survey of over 600 children was commissioned to mark the launch of Playmobil Figures, a brand new range of interchangeable pocket money toys.
By Lauren King
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