Secret Life of Five-Year-Olds: Girl Sobs When Told She Can't Vote During Special All Girls Episode

A girl sobbed as she was told she wasn’t able to vote during an episode of ‘Secret Life Of 5-Year-Olds’ marking 100 years since women won the right to vote.

A group of nine five-year-olds took part in the show, which follows kids around the classroom and playground as they participate in tasks and activities.

The girls, who were sat on either a blue or purple step, were told that afternoon they were able to decide which activity they were going to play (hook a duck vs. tunnel of terror) by voting.

“If you are sitting on the blue step, you get to have the vote,” one of the teachers said.

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Saoirse Hanna, from London, wasn’t sitting on the blue step and was devastated she wasn’t able to take part in the vote. She started sobbing and said: “It’s not fair, I wanted to vote.”

Soon after another girl in the group - Darcy - told Saoirse: “I’ll give you my vote if you want.” An offer she keenly accepted.

Watching the interactions, Dr Elizabeth Kilbey, a consultant clinical psychologist in the NHS said: “It’s so powerful, for an arbitrary reason, she can’t do what the others are able to do. It’s so poignant.”

The ‘Secret Life of Five Year Olds: All Girls’ airs Tuesday 6 February on Channel 4 at 8pm.

Before You Go

8 Action-Packed Family Breaks in the UK

Mountain biking in Wales(01 of08)

Mountain biking takes you off road, away from traffic and into some of the UK’s most striking countryside. Nowhere is that more true than in Wales’ beautiful Brecon Beacons, where family friendly routes crisscross an ever-changing landscape of rolling hills, wooded river valleys and high moors. The trails are well marked and plenty of cycle hire businesses cater for those who want to try an activity which perfectly combines adventure, exhilaration and the great outdoors. (credit:Â© Crown copyright (2016) Visit Wales)

Playing at Cotswold Water Park(02 of08)

We’re spoilt for choice in the UK when it comes to inland water and the activities that surround it. The Cotswold Water Park, a 40 square mile stretch of sublime landscape dotted with lakes and crisscrossed with paths and trails, offers everything an adventurous family could want. Activities on offer range from boat trips and biking to tree-top adventure and wildlife watching. It even has a beach. (credit:South Cerney Outdoor)

Volunteering nationwide(03 of08)

We don’t expect you to spend weekends in the local charity shop (unless you really want to). Instead, volunteering with an organisation like the National Trust can mean getting out and about in nature while helping to preserve and promote some of the UK’s most important landmarks, from stately homes to stretches of unspoilt coastline. Volunteers act as room guides in historic houses, green-fingered assistants to expert gardeners and coastal conservationists, among many others. (credit:National Trust)

Fossil-hunting in North Yorkshire(04 of08)

If you crave a different kind of day at the seaside why not ditch the candyfloss and sandy sandwiches and discover the thrill of fossil-hunting? Finding ammonites (ancient sea creatures) along the North Yorkshire coast south of Whitby isn’t just a job for eagle-eyed experts. On the day after a stormy sea the foreshore can be littered with the remains of ancient life. You need to know what to look for and where, but there are plenty of guides willing to share their secrets. (credit:Christopher Hopefitch via Getty Images)

Stargazing in Northumberland(05 of08)

Kielder Forest in Northumberland is 250 square miles of scenic woodland and officially home to the darkest nights in England. That makes it an obvious attraction for serious astronomers, and also a wonderful spot for families who want to mix the daytime delights of a forest park – cycling, walking, watersports and so on – with the awe-inspiring panorama of the Milky Way on a clear night. (credit:Ronald Risman / EyeEm via Getty Images)

Wild swimming in Scotland(06 of08)

Firkin Point on Loch Lomond is one of many stunning spots for a thrilling open air dip in Scotland. Wild swimming (swimming in open water) is an exhilarating alternative to the local pool, and perfectly safe if you take common sense precautions. Most importantly, make sure you look out for places that have been designated Family Friendly by the Outdoor Swimming Society. Firkin Point, framed by the picture perfect landscape of the Loch Lomond National Park, is one. (credit:Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park)

Canoeing or kayaking in Northern Ireland(07 of08)

Canoeing is a unique way to enjoy the UK’s great outdoors. Kids love messing about on the water; parents appreciate the scenery and serenity. Northern Ireland’s excellent Canoe Trails suit beginner and experienced paddler alike, with rivers that meander through lush pastures and verdant valleys. Lough Erne and BlackWater are the most family-friendly, and there’s plenty of places to hire kit along the way. (credit:CanoeNI)

Surfing in Cornwall(08 of08)

The windswept young nomad who lives for sand and swell may be an enduring surfing image, but in reality the sport is an increasingly popular activity with adventure-loving families. Cornwall is the UK’s surfing capital, and towns like Newquay, Padstow and St Ives have all the facilities you need to get started, from surf schools and equipment hire shops to quaint beachside cafes for much needed post-paddle pick-me-ups. (credit:Visit Cornwall)