Nation's youngsters have clear career hopes - The UK's parents and their five-year-old children have significant career ambitions, according to recent research from The Children's Mutual. Doctor came out on top when parents were asked what they wanted their five-year-olds to be when they grew up, and it was also the top career choice for their children[1]. The figures also showed that children from lower socio-economic groups were slightly more likely to want to be doctors. The research also revealed that parents have raised their aspirations for their children – when they were five years old most parents dreamed about becoming a nurse one day. Despite living in an increasingly populist culture surrounded by celebrity news stories and reality-based television shows, the UK's youngsters actually favour more traditional professions, with fireman/firewoman; teacher; vet and police officer making up their top five career choices.