Most Brit mums want their kids to be like Richard Branson, JK Rowling
May 14th, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 14 (ANI): Most Brit mothers want their kids to grow up to be someone like Richard Branson or JK Rowling, according to a new poll.
In the Mums’ Wish List survey, commissioned by Aquafresh to mark the launch of a new campaign to reward mothers, 15 per cent of mothers chose Branson while 11 opted for Rowling, as the perfect role models for their children.
Jamie Oliver, the chef, was placed in the third spot with 10 per cent.
Barack Obama had 8 per cent of the vote, putting him in the fourth place.
Microsoft tycoon Bill Gates and Cheryl Cole, the singer, both on 6 percent, followed, reports the Telegraph.
Meanwhile, 20 per cent of the 1000 children, between six to sixteen year olds, quizzed, said their mother or father were the ultimate role models. (ANI)
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