The average child will embarrass their mum and dad a staggering 576 times during their school years, according to new research.<br /> <br />Inappropriate comments, repeating swear words and commenting on their parents’ size make up a large percentage of the total.<br /> <br />A survey of 2,000 parents by George at Asda, to mark the launch of their new back-to-school range, revealed some toe-curling moments.<br /> <br />They included:<br /> <br />* A little girl who told the doctor “mummy takes medicine too – it’s called Malibu”<br /><br />* A child pointing at a neighbour in the street and announcing loudly: “there’s that strange woman you don’t like”<br /><br />* A plain-speaking tot who warned her grandparents “you're going to die soon”<br /><br />* A youngster telling her neighbours “mummy doesn’t like your new windows”<br /><br />* A little boy who answered the call of nature in a display toilet in a busy home improvement store<br /><br />* One mum who was left red-faced when she re-used an unwanted gift for her child’s friend – only for her nipper to shout “that’s mine” when it was opened<br /><br />* One child who was fascinated by an old lady with a headscarf and shouted: “Mummy, why is that monkey wearing a hat?”<br /><br />A spokesman for Kidswear at George said: “While parents are regularly being left red-faced by their children, the chances are they are left with funny memories.<br /> <br />“Parenting doesn’t come without challenges but they always leave a lasting memory to reminisce on years down the line.
