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Starting day at school for kids most emotional milestone for parents

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A new study has suggested that the first day at school for kids is the most emotional milestone for British parents.

According to the researchers, one third of parents felt a mixture of enthusiasm alongwith anxiousness and seven in 10 mothers and a quarter of the fathers required a tissue, the Daily Express reported.

John Carolan, head of buying for Tu childrenswear at Sainsbury's, said that child's first day at school was considered that their baby has grown to a child.

The survey also revealed that parents other important milestones included a child's first steps, first word and first birthday.

Potty-training hurdle and the moment kids could ride a bike were other important milestones for parents.

 

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First Published: Aug 23 2014 | 10:22 AM IST

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