Woman banned her kids from watching Peppa Pig – she's a terrible role model

Katie, a UK-based mother who shares parenting content on TikTok under the handle @katieandmarylou_xx, has stirred a significant debate by listing several children’s shows she avoids for her kids. Among these shows is the widely popular "Peppa Pig," which Katie argues sets a poor example for youngsters. The animated series, created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker, made its debut on May 31, 2004, and has since garnered a huge following and extensive merchandise line, despite needing approval from all parents.

In a viral video that has amassed more than 51,000 likes, Katie explains her reasons for this selective viewing list, accentuating that her choices are personal preferences and not judgments towards other parents. She invites opposing views, suggesting she’s open to discussions. Concerning "Peppa Pig," which airs on Channel 5, Katie states that the show promotes problematic behaviors – including perpetually fat-shaming Daddy Pig, being rude to friends, and whining when losing. Katie also suggests Peppa doesn’t set a good example as a big sister.

Additionally, Katie bans other shows in her household, such as CBeebies's "Bing," Channel 5's "Little Princess," and Cartoon Network's "Caillou," describing their main characters as whiny, spoiled, and argumentative with siblings. Cocomelon, streaming on Netflix, touts potential for overstimulation but isn't entirely ruled out; Katie intends to ban it once her daughter starts talking, while presently moderating the content by altering words like 'football' instead of 'soccer' and 'sweets' instead of 'candy.'

The TikTok video has received a mixed reception. Some viewers resonated with Katie's thoughts, adding comments like, "Little Princess made me a bit of a brat," agreeing on the negative influence of certain shows. However, others found her approach over the top, with sarcastic quips such as, "What do you let your kid watch? Antiques Roadshow?" The debate even saw comments addressing the broader implications of her judgments, both supportive and critical, reflecting the varied perspectives on children's media consumption.

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