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To think Peppa Pig is reasonably educational?

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Peppaonmytelly · 29/10/2019 08:00

It's not too fast paced, the family do normal everyday things that small children recognise, and the narrator explains everything that is happening.

DD doesn't watch much TV, I'm aware of the research, but I was surprised that Peppa was named as being particularly non educational. At her age (19 months) I'd much rather she watches Peppa for a bit here and there than some of the other cartoons that pan in and out where the characters are rushing round on obscure missions.

We find it quite comforting on in the background sometimes Blush

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Vulpine · 29/10/2019 08:02

Rather peppa pig than some of the inane kids dross on tv

LucileDuplessis · 29/10/2019 08:04

I think a bit of Peppa is not too bad at all. But I guess not as 'educational' as, say, Octonauts or Numberblocks (my DC are older now so I'm a bit out of date - are those still on?).

SomethingNastyInTheBallPool · 29/10/2019 08:06

I think Peppa’s pretty educational. The characters all speak clearly and, as you say, do normal, everyday things rather than rushing around on incomprehensible quests, shrieking. My DD’s learned loads from it.

ILiveInSalemsLot · 29/10/2019 08:07

It’s not really educational but I think it’s quite relaxing to watch and my kids have loved it.
There’s some good humour in it too.

LittleAndOften · 29/10/2019 08:08

We banned it because ds started behaving like Peppa - ie a brat! He's much better now.

Biancadelrioisback · 29/10/2019 08:10

I agree, but my DS does now say caaaastle instead of castle (we're from the NE) Confused
He doesn't even watch it that much!

Michaelbaubles · 29/10/2019 08:12

I think it’s fine - it’s certainly a better programme for children to watch than a lot of the other crap that’s out there. Miles better than the YouTube dross my DD has got in to. For your own sanity I recommend supplementing with Ben and Holly which is more enjoyable for adults.

Sexnotgender · 29/10/2019 08:17

We banned it because ds started behaving like Peppa

DS is only 8 months so too young for tv really but he won’t be watching Peppa, she’s so rude! Not someone I want him copying.

Suxurblood2eatuthen · 29/10/2019 08:17

I like it it's not too long, simple and lighthearted entertainment.
Adults don't watch documentaries constantly (well, a lot don't) so I think it's fine for a child to have a bit of silly fun tv too.

Justabadwife · 29/10/2019 08:18

We quite liked peppa and ben and holly. I was quite sad when she grew out of it. Even now shes 10, when someone asks why we are doing something DH will say 'because we're Elves booodooo' 🤔

LittleCandle · 29/10/2019 08:20

Fortunately, I've had minimal exposure to Peppa Pig, but what little I have has shown me that DGD made animal noises because Peppa did and it appeared to show that laughing at someone's misfortunes is absolutely fine. Behaving like a spoiled brat is also just laughed off. As far as I can see, there is no merit in it at all. I'm horrified that the lovely David Rintoul is voicing some of the characters.

AlexaShutUp · 29/10/2019 08:21

I always thought Peppa Pig was a pretty decent programme for small people. No idea how educational it is, but the language is very clear.

My dd is 14 and still likes to watch the odd episode now.Hmm

PrimmyPants · 29/10/2019 08:23

Anyone with a 4 year old can sympathise with Mummy Pig, Peppa isn't a brat she's just a cartoon pig... I think it's funny. Watch the one about the countries of the world...!

user1493413286 · 29/10/2019 08:23

I say this as someone who has watched far too much of it but I don’t love the fact that very often the dad is useless and mum sorts everything out.
A lot of the episodes have been helpful though in introducing DD to new things like going to the dentist, starting nursery school etc and she’s picked up words from it.

LaurieMarlow · 29/10/2019 08:24

I love it. Far better than much of the other shite on. I agree the situations are sweet and relatable.

And no one would be whinging about Peppa being a brat if she was a boy.

Camomila · 29/10/2019 08:26

I think its quite educational in that they explain normal things like going to the opticians or going on a plane
But I think Peppa's quite rude, and mummy pig is often really patronizing to daddy pig which is why I don't like it.

Wooly and Tig is quite sweet I think.

Amanduh · 29/10/2019 08:27

My son knew his numbers 1-10 at 18 months and I’m convinced he learnt then from counting with peppa 😂

OkayGoooouuuuuullllll · 29/10/2019 08:28

I think Peppa is so incredibly rude. Dd doesn't watch because she picks up phrases really easily and if she started on about mummy/daddy's fat belly ...!

LaurieMarlow · 29/10/2019 08:29

I suspect that very small children learn more from the clarity and familiarity of Peppa than the more obvious educational content of other programmes.

Userzzzzz · 29/10/2019 08:29

You can’t really pretend it’s that educational. Supposedly it was written to not be educational and just be fun- which is fine but don’t kid yourself. There is some utter dross on milkshake though so in comparison to some of that peppa is amazing. CBeebies tends to be the most wholesome.

ILiveInSalemsLot · 29/10/2019 08:30

Actually, I take back my comment about Peppa Pig not being educational - ds1 has been watching Peppa Pig in Spanish to help him with his GCSE.
The simple language with relatable scenarios is great for this.

SD1978 · 29/10/2019 08:30

It's in no way educational but also isn't offensive. As a show it 'teaches' nothing except for whining (and a bit of fat shaming regarding daddy pig) there is no moral, no lesson, no counting, etc. but there are worse shows out there.

Girlsmummy30 · 29/10/2019 08:31

We banned peppa. Our dd2 was behaving very spoilt. Demanding chocolate cake and crying just like geogre does when he doesn't get his own way! I think peppa is very cheeky and rude to her parents and friends

LaurieMarlow · 29/10/2019 08:32

You can’t really pretend it’s that educational. Supposedly it was written to not be educational and just be fun- which is fine but don’t kid yourself.

So simple stuff like going to the doctors when you’re ill, numbers, colours isnt educational?

Okaaay then Hmm

margaritasbythesea · 29/10/2019 08:36

I agree that it's great for learning another language. I watched it in Spanish when I first moved there. The repetition of phrasas with slight changes in conjugation is fab

Peppa loves jumping in muddy puddles. George loves jumping in muddy puddles. We all love jumping in muddy puddles.

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