Imagine this – a cartoon watched by millions of kids that might actually mess up their manners! Yes, you read that right. An Australian mom, Kelly Arvan from Victoria, has raised the alarm against the popular cartoon character Peppa Pig. Why? Because her three-year-old son Kia started repeating phrases and behaviors that are, to put it mildly, not exactly good role models.
Kelly first noticed her son impulsively blurting out sentences without any real reason. When she finally realized it was because of Peppa Pig, she was shocked. In one episode, Peppa says, “You’re not my best friend anymore!” – a phrase that Kia quickly picked up, but not exactly something to be proud of.
But wait, there’s more! Kelly is also worried about how Peppa treats her little brother George. While her son Kia is gentle and caring towards his seven-month-old brother, Kelly fears that Peppa’s behavior might influence him to become rough.
Her warning video on social media has been viewed thousands of times, with many parents agreeing with her. One mom even said her daughter learned the same phrases from the cartoon in just a week.
Of course, not everyone agrees. Some educators say that the phrase “You’re not my best friend anymore” is a normal phase in children aged three to six and that Peppa isn’t to blame for everything. But seriously, do kids really need to learn these things from cartoon characters they watch every day?
So next time you put on Peppa Pig for your kid, ask yourself – is it really a harmless cartoon or a sneaky role model that could mess up your child’s manners? What do you think? Is Peppa Pig to blame or is it just a phase? Drop a comment, let’s see which side you’re on!
