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Girls' career training 'costs more'

The typical career aspirations of British five to 11-year-olds have been revealed by the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P).

As a result of the study, parents were warned by the firm today that it might cost extra to help their daughters fulfil their dreams.

Among girls, the two most popular future careers were being a vet and being a hairdresser, with teaching just behind.

Becoming a footballer or a policeman were the most dreamed-of among boys.

N&P found that, on average, it could therefore cost over £20,000 extra to fund training among girls - as their career options tended to be more expensive.

For example, the cost of becoming a vet exceeds £30,000 - while training to be a policeman is government-subsidised and therefore free.

Gary Lacey at N&P said: "While children's career aspirations are subject to change as they grow older and more experienced, this research offers an interesting insight into which careers rate as top among five to 11-year-olds and the current cost predicted to fund them."

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