Two out of three parents feel like big kids deep down

Licking the cake mix bowl, watching kids’ movies and pulling silly faces have all been named as the childhood urges we can’t help but indulge in as adults.

According to new research of 1,000 UK parents, two thirds of mums and dads feel like they are big kids deep down and can’t help but unleash their inner child every now and again.

With summer around the corner and many families looking forward to trips and time together, children should get ready to be embarrassed by their parents. Other tempting desires grown-ups can’t resist are going on roller coasters in theme parks, running away from the sea on a beach, and saying jinx when two people say the same thing at the same time. It’s no surprise that over 40% of parents have been told to ‘act their age’.

The OnePoll research, commissioned to mark the launch of Panasonic’s new family HD camcorder range, also pitted mums and dads against one another to see exactly how parents set free their childishness. Dads are more likely to bum-slide down banisters and whizz the trolley around the supermarket, pretending it’s a car. Mums, meanwhile, are more likely to splash in puddles and play on the swings in the playground.

Michael Price from Panasonic commented: “I think we are all big kids deep down, and despite their efforts, all parents will no doubt embarrass their child at some point. With kids growing up quicker than ever, it’s important to cherish the fun times together as a family. There are lots of high quality HD camcorders, perfect for home videos. Some camcorders are so easy to use, even the kids can do the honours and film mum and dad making fools of themselves.”

Panasonic has created helpful tips for filming better family videos. Visit panasonic.co.uk/homemovies. The Panasonic V520 HD camcorder is available now and can be purchased on the Panasonic eShop: shop.panasonic.co.uk.