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What age is Paw Patrol for?

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Bluerasperry · 09/10/2021 14:31

I've seen a few threads on here where people have said their 6YO kids like Paw Patrol. Which has left me a bit Confused.

My 6YO DS is of the opinion that Paw Patrol is for babies. I can't say any of his class mates like it either. I'm secretly quite glad my DC enjoy other things and I'm no longer subjected to 'Rubble on the double' anymore.

(Disclaimer - A lot of my parenting choices are very un- mumsnet and I wonder if I'm a terrible parent for exposing my DC to the dangers of Pokemon, Bakugan and Minecraft at a delicate age).

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EllieSattler · 09/10/2021 14:51

I didn't answer the question. She's 7.

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Bluerasperry · 09/10/2021 14:52

@MrsLeclerc

A few friends have DC around that age who still love Paw Patrol. I don’t think anything of it.

DH is 37 and still loves Thundercats so I guess some things just keep hold of us! Grin

DS is 3yo and doesn’t like Peppa Pig (thankfully) or Paw Patrol. I’m trying to nurture an interest in Bluey so I can watch it guilt free, but he wanders off after the theme tune finishes.

I'm 41 and play Animal Crossing and still like Pokemon. So definitely not against still enjoying 'childish' things. I'm also partial to the odd episode of Apple and Onion or Gumball.
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Bluerasperry · 09/10/2021 14:54

@Mamette

I love Ben and Holly.
Oh, I miss Ben and Holly. I love nanny plum!
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rocksteadyfreddy · 09/10/2021 14:55

We often have it on in our house as it's the only thing my 9, 13 and 16 year old will agree on watching!

Hoowhoowho · 09/10/2021 14:55

My nearly 5yo likes Paw Patrol and Pokémon and Minecraft. Why limit yourself? Are they mutually exclusive interests.

I’m currently being subjected to some drivel about a cat and Gabriella on Netflix, give me Paw Patrol any day.

Milkbottlelegs · 09/10/2021 14:55

I think they all have a limited attention span for these things. So they discover a new show, obsess about it for a few months or maybe a bit longer, then lose interest when they discover the next show. Repeat.

I think DC went PJ Masks, Paw Patrol, super wings.

So maybe the 6 year olds that still like paw patrol discovered it a bit later?

ofwarren · 09/10/2021 14:55

My 7 and 5 year old don't watch it any more but I've caught them watching Cocomelon the last few days and they love it 🤣

foreverchangingmyname · 09/10/2021 14:56

Oh hod, Ben and Holly, what a show!
On the rare occasion I have a hangover I pile my 2 (dd4 & ds20months) in to my bed with me and beg them to watch it. Me & my dp can often be found quoting it to each other. Big Bad Barry!!

My 4 year old still likes paw patrol but has moved on to other things. My DN (nearly 6) claims its for babies but anytime it's on he can be found glued to the tv

Pumpkinstace · 09/10/2021 14:56

I would say 2-6 is the prime age for the concept and themes.

Nightbringer · 09/10/2021 14:56

I'm trying to work out if it's my kids that are the exception.

But you know they aren't because you have said you know all their peers don't watch it. So how could they be an exception.

Some kids like later that others. Its not out growing anything, it's not about being babyish.

I don't get that you think you are a minority with letting them watch pokemon or have a TV in their room. We all parent differently. Been on mn for 12 years. Can't say I have really felt its 'unmumsnet' to allow computers games or TV.

This threads reads like 'me and my child are not like other people'

TeenMinusTests · 09/10/2021 14:57

I think the issue OP, is you should be challenging your DS with his 'for babies' attitude. Fine to say he no longer enjoys it, but not to put down others.

namechangetheworld · 09/10/2021 14:57

DD6 still enjoys Paw Patrol. She thought the recent film was fantastic. The little boy next door is 8 and always asks to get the Paw Patrol toys out when he comes round - his parents declared it too babyish and gave his away a few years ago, which I think is really depressing. They spend ages planning intricate missions together and then carrying them out.

Pumpkinstace · 09/10/2021 14:57

My 5 and 8 Yr old love cocomelon.

The 5yr old has asked for a cuddly JJ for Christmas.

I was a bit Hmm

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Bluerasperry · 09/10/2021 15:01

@FlamesEmbersAshes

You sound oddly smug about the fact that your DC has ‘outgrown’ Paw Patrol. Do you think it makes him more mature than those that still enjoy it? More intelligent?

FWIW, I’m pushing 40, have a postgrad degree and have been known to watch and enjoy Ben and Holly. 🤷‍♀️

Yeh, my kids are sooooooo intelligent because they don't watch Nick Jr anymore 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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SecretGardenn · 09/10/2021 15:02

I think most outgrow it by 6 or 7.
But I remember secretly watching cbeebies at 7/8. Let them enjoy what they enjoy, I'd rather a 6 or 7 year old liked paw patrol over makeup or video games, children seem to be into much 'older things now. I'd think it was sweet they liked it rather than Confused No need to push them, let them like what they like, there's no rush to childhood. I'm quite certain they won't still be watching it as teenagers!

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Bluerasperry · 09/10/2021 15:03

@TeenMinusTests

I think the issue OP, is you should be challenging your DS with his 'for babies' attitude. Fine to say he no longer enjoys it, but not to put down others.
Definitely challenging it. Along with the "that's for girls"' attitude as well.
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MrsRobbieHart · 09/10/2021 15:06

Is she hoping to join?

I think so! Grin

PainAuChocowhat · 09/10/2021 15:06

My DH has Paw Patrol on series link and watches it if he wants something short & entertaining to view. He’s older than 6. My 15 month old isn’t that fussed about it.

NoNameIdeas · 09/10/2021 15:09

My newly 5 year old loves paw patrol, he has lots of the toys and enjoys watching it. He also likes most things on CBeebies too...but as he started school just 5 weeks ago I won't be making him stop liking these (shock horror!) preschool shows.

On a side note...I'd much prefer my child, and any that I teach, watch/play things that are deemed to be slightly too young over ones that are too old and are aimed at those with a higher level of understanding and maturity. But hey, I wouldn't start a thread about judging someone else's parenting choices either so we are all different.

funinthesun19 · 09/10/2021 15:10

My 3 year old DD is currently sat watching it.
My 6 year old also loves watching it too but he’s not in at the moment or else he’d probably be snuggled up with her. Smile

My 8 year old doesn’t like it and says it’s boring.

My 10 year old loves animals and thinks the dogs are cute on it Grin

RandomDent · 09/10/2021 15:11

I like Apple & Onion but am of the opinion that Gumball is not really for kids.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 09/10/2021 15:12

Honestly at the moment I'm relieved my 10yo is a bit on the immature side at the moment. She doesn't watch CBeebies or Paw Patrol etc... but she's more into Disney than vegging to switch 15 certificate films for example.

(She happily watched Peppard Pig and Barbie until 8ish. Barbie a bit longer as her younger sister loved it)

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Bluerasperry · 09/10/2021 15:14

@Nightbringer

I'm trying to work out if it's my kids that are the exception.

But you know they aren't because you have said you know all their peers don't watch it. So how could they be an exception.

Some kids like later that others. Its not out growing anything, it's not about being babyish.

I don't get that you think you are a minority with letting them watch pokemon or have a TV in their room. We all parent differently. Been on mn for 12 years. Can't say I have really felt its 'unmumsnet' to allow computers games or TV.

This threads reads like 'me and my child are not like other people'

It's not meant like that at all and I have to admit I have found it very odd that some people have taken such offence to my question.

I don't think I'm special. I live in a predominantly working class, low income are and MN often is like an absolute other world to me. MN is very middle class in a way that you probably don't even realise unless you don't live that life. That's what I mean.

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Bluerasperry · 09/10/2021 15:19

@NoNameIdeas

My newly 5 year old loves paw patrol, he has lots of the toys and enjoys watching it. He also likes most things on CBeebies too...but as he started school just 5 weeks ago I won't be making him stop liking these (shock horror!) preschool shows.

On a side note...I'd much prefer my child, and any that I teach, watch/play things that are deemed to be slightly too young over ones that are too old and are aimed at those with a higher level of understanding and maturity. But hey, I wouldn't start a thread about judging someone else's parenting choices either so we are all different.

Not judging anyone's parenting choices
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foxy86 · 09/10/2021 15:22

My son is 10 and watches Paw Patrol. He is obsessed and we even took him to watch the movie in the cinema and bought him a duvet set. However he knows he is a bit older for it but I’m just glad he has got out of Peppa Pig as that is one annoying cartoon! Tbf I think Paw Patrol is a lot better than a lot of the other alternatives for his age.