“However, it’s also lovely to see that the tradition continues for a new generation, and it can often be a good way to talk to your children about their dental hygiene. I really wish I’d given less – or should that be the Tooth Fairy had given less – but it was the first tooth and it’s a tradition.”Īnna Edwards, spokesperson for Stem Protect, noted: “It’s clear there’s no set rate for the Tooth Fairy across the UK but many parents may be relieved to see that 50 pence is still acceptable. He told researchers: “To be honest, it was a bit excessive, I’ve set a high bar for myself. Harvey, 41, from Leeds, admitted that he eschewed the tradition of leaving coins for his child when they lost their first tooth, instead slipping a £20 note under the pillow instead. In the UK, the tooth fairy is typically employed in a relatively simple transaction that sounds bizarre when explained to the. While London, where you might expect that the Tooth Fairy’s payout might be higher to match the cost of living, children receive £1.50 on average – a significant percentage lower than the earnings of the lucky children living in Harrogate.Ĭhildren in the leafy North Yorkshire town were found to receive an average of £2.50 per tooth, making it the most lucrative area for losing a tooth – however, there were some isolated instances where it seemed the Tooth Fairy had really splashed the cash. It’s National Tooth Fairy Day on the 28th February, and whilst most children in the UK will find a shiny penny or 50p piece under their pillow at night, around the world, the tradition alters slightly. Manchester’s youngsters receive £1.20 on average, beating Edinburgh’s more modest 75 pence - and Nottingham sits squarely in the middle at £1 exactly. The study, which looked at 2,000 families across the UK, showed the following 'going rates' for the Tooth Fairy:Ĭhildren in Bradford were discovered to receive the lowest haul from the Tooth Fairy on average at just 50 pence. However, Stem Protect’s research showed wide variations in the amount children received for this ancient ritual across the country. Despite its ancient roots, the tradition continues today, with the vast majority of parents reporting their own version of this nocturnal visitor leaves just a few coins under the child’s pillow – a token to celebrate a childhood rite of passage. The Tooth Fairy is thought to be traceable back to early Norse and Northern European traditions, where children were paid a ‘tooth fee’ for losing their first pearly white. In a study undertaken by Stem Protect, the UKs stem cell and tooth storage bank, families were asked about the going rate for the Tooth Fairy – a tradition where parents leave money, usually coins, for their children in exchange for a lost baby tooth. Wobbly teeth are an exciting rite of passage for children anticipating a visit from the Tooth Fairy – but research shows the going rate varies wildly around the UK. Perfect for Halloween, a story about supernatural creatures that visit children in the dark of night. Tooth fairy payouts vary from 50p to £20 – but where is the best going rate?
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |