Short trousers for all schoolboys
Where did you live mostly during your childhood?
| 64% (895) | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| 18% (251) | Europe | |
| 8% (117) | USA | |
| 8% (119) | Other |
1382 voters have answered this question.
Your Age
| 25% (347) | Under18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 13% (190) | 18+ | |
| 7% (104) | 30+ | |
| 12% (179) | 40+ | |
| 17% (236) | 50+ | |
| 23% (326) | 60+ |
1382 voters have answered this question.
your Sex?
| 95% (1297) | Male | |
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| 4% (56) | Female |
1353 voters have answered this question.
Are you any of the followng?
| 31% (432) | Schoolboy | |
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| 18% (257) | Parent | |
| 3% (53) | Teacher | |
| 1% (26) | Schoolgirl | |
| 44% (614) | Other Adult |
1382 voters have answered this question.
Up to what age should boys wear short trousers at school?
| 73% (1022) | All Schoolboys | |
|---|---|---|
| 19% (275) | up to 13 | |
| 3% (55) | Up to 11 | |
| 0% (4) | Up to 9 | |
| 0% (5) | Up to 7 | |
| 1% (21) | Not at any age |
1382 voters have answered this question.
Until what age should boys wear short trousers outside the school day.
| 74% (1027) | All Schoolboys | |
|---|---|---|
| 18% (253) | Up to 13 | |
| 3% (55) | Up to 11 | |
| 0% (7) | Up to 9 | |
| 0% (4) | Up to 7 | |
| 2% (36) | Not at any age |
1382 voters have answered this question.
Until what age should boys wear short trousers at home?
| 76% (1062) | All Schoolboys | |
|---|---|---|
| 15% (219) | Up to 13 | |
| 3% (49) | Up to 11 | |
| 0% (4) | Up to 9 | |
| 0% (9) | up to 7 | |
| 2% (39) | Not at any age |
1382 voters have answered this question.
When should boys wear short trousers?
| 88% (1217) | All year round | |
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| 10% (149) | Summer Only | |
| 0% (8) | Sport Only | |
| 0% (8) | Never |
1382 voters have answered this question.
Who should decide if boy wears shorts?
| 67% (905) | His parents | |
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| 20% (278) | His School | |
| 12% (165) | The boy himself |
1348 voters have answered this question.
What is the best length for shorts?
| 52% (727) | Short | |
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| 33% (467) | Half way to knees | |
| 12% (174) | Just above knees | |
| 1% (14) | Below knees |
1382 voters have answered this question.
If a boy wears shorts which of the following reasons is most important?
| 34% (472) | Shorts look smart. | |
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| 26% (367) | Shorts look juvenile. | |
| 24% (328) | Shorts are practical and hardwearing. | |
| 14% (195) | Shorts offer more freedom. |
1362 voters have answered this question.
Do you agree with any of the following.
| 68% (949) | Wearing shorts in summer gives a boy healthy fresh air and sunshine. | |
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| 61% (851) | Wearing shorts means boys can play rough without the fear of ripping the knees out or ruining a pair of trousers. | |
| 55% (763) | Wearing shorts in winter will toughen up a boy. | |
| 52% (724) | Wearing shorts makes a boy better behaved because he feels cooler and more comfortable. | |
| 63% (871) | Wearing shorts makes a boy feel more secure by reminding him he is juvenile. |
1382 voters have answered this question.
Do you approve of my poll.?
| 97% (1320) | Yes schoolboys should wear shorts. | |
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| 2% (32) | No shorts are out of date. |
1352 voters have answered this question.
