UK mums and dads are refusing to let the 'credit crunch' affect the ability to buy their children presents this Christmas. However, they will be more selective with the choices they make and avoiding games consoles and celebrity endorsed gifts in a bid to encourage creative, imaginative play for children.
The research, conducted by toy giant Playmobil, set out to discover what effect almost 3,000 parents* thought the economic crisis would have on the festive season. Surprisingly, although over 83% of the parents were concerned about the credit crunch, 67% said that they would not let it affect their ability
The research, conducted by toy giant Playmobil, set out to discover what effect almost 3,000 parents* thought the economic crisis would have on the festive season. Surprisingly, although over 83% of the parents were concerned about the credit crunch, 67% said that they would not let it affect their ability
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