Posh beats the Queen and Angelina to top poll of the most inspirational working parents
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 November -0001 00:00
- Written by Daily Mail
As the Duchess of Cambridge steps back into the limelight after the birth of Prince George, mothers across the UK have revealed that they most highly rate famous parents who display a good work/life balance.A new survey revealed that 86 per cent of mothers look up to celebrity parents as inspiration and believe that being a working mother helps their children learn the value of hard work.And it is fashion queen Victoria Beckham who tops the charts as the nation’s most inspiring mother, fighting off stiff competition from a list of Hollywood film stars, TV presenters and royals such as Angelina Jolie, Holly Willoughby and the Queen.The former Spice Girl and mother of four has been voted the most inspirational working parent having successfully carved a fashion career while juggling the upbringing of her large brood.The 39-year-old recently commented on her duel roles as a mother and fashion designer, saying: ‘I don’t know how I do it. It is a juggling act. It’s no different for me than any other mum.‘I get up very early and go through spelling tests and times tables tests with the kids like any working mum. But I have great people who handle my schedule…it’s difficult juggling working, having the children, and having a husband who travels.'I do have a bit of help, I have a nanny, I can’t do it all myself…I’d do anything for them.‘But I also love what I do. I think anyone who says it’s easy is lying.’Alongside Victoria Beckham, Holly Willoughby, Angelina Jolie, Princess Diana and the Queen were voted the top five parents who motivate mothers.Peter Andre and David Beckham were acknowledged as the successful fathers who manage to balance their high profile work with family life.The survey also revealed that 58 per cent of non-working mothers revealed they would love to go back to work and be successful like their celebrity idols if they had the same support in raising their family while at work.A considerable 70 per cent of mothers who are unable to afford private nannies like their favourite stars admitted their pay packets do not cover expensive childcare costs.Rather than making a name for themselves and earning a large wage, growing up to be a caring person was the quality that was valued the most by the mothers surveyed (96 per cent) and only 3 per cent considered money as an important factor in their child’s future.A spokesperson for supermarket chain Asda, which conducted the survey, said: ‘Unlike Victoria Beckham, most mums cannot afford costly childcare, but they still want to be the best role model for their children morally but also in terms of work ethic.'Mums today respect themselves and feel respected as much for who they are in the world of work as for who they are at home. For seven in ten mums, work does not pay.'Government, schools and employers all have a responsibility to better support them to balance a successful work and home life and to nurture mums' place in society.’
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