More than a fifth of Brits (22%) claim their mum is their hero – almost double the amount who said the same of their dad (12%), according to research.
When asked to pick their real-life superhero, seven in ten named a person who they said was always there for them when needed – including best friends, teachers, and even their local lollipop men and women.
Other heroic attributes named by the 2,000 adults polled include selflessness (55%), kindness (33%) – and being so modest and unassuming, they don't even realise the positive impact they have on people's lives (34%).
