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What age is Paw Patrol for?

175 replies

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).

OP posts:
namechangeforthispost123 · 09/10/2021 22:06

My eldest stopped watching it at 4ish and my youngest has never liked it

Dutchesss · 09/10/2021 22:07

My 6YO DS is of the opinion that Paw Patrol is for babies
You should educate them on that. I do find children aged around 5-9 often start declaring things are 'for babies' as they want to feel older. It's not great for other children to be around them and hear things like that a it's often thrown around as an insult in schools.

Blueeilidh · 09/10/2021 22:10

Probably up to about age 6. Children can vary hugely in their likes and dislikes.

purpleme12 · 09/10/2021 22:27

@Dutchesss

My 6YO DS is of the opinion that Paw Patrol is for babies You should educate them on that. I do find children aged around 5-9 often start declaring things are 'for babies' as they want to feel older. It's not great for other children to be around them and hear things like that a it's often thrown around as an insult in schools.
Yes Spot on
Lougle · 09/10/2021 22:47

@feellikeanalien

Count yourself luck OP. DD is 14 but has additional needs and she still enjoys Paw Patrol.

She has also rediscovered Fireman Sam courtesy of the new series.

Thankfully she seems to have got over Peppa Pig.

At least Fireman Sam has some good female role models! Grin

DD1 is 15 with SN and when she was in hospital a while ago she watched Paw Patrol and Justin's House all day.
boobot1 · 09/10/2021 22:53

@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. 🤷‍♀️

I was just about to type the sameGrin
ShepherdMoons · 09/10/2021 23:02

My dd doesn't watch it but wanted to see the film, it was the most boring few hours of my life but I took her! She's 8 and still loves PJ Masks, I'd say she's young in her imagination and TV choices but very mature in other ways.

They are all different!

KingdomScrolls · 09/10/2021 23:06

After a brief interlude triggered by DM , my house is once again a paw patrol free zone. It's irritating yes but so are most children's shows, it was how much merchandise there is everywhere that swung it for me, I was sick of 'mummy look paw patrol' 'i really like that...'. Cbeebies stuff seems less ubiquitous.

Ladylalaboo1 · 09/10/2021 23:14

My 5 year old loves it still always has and her best friend at school is equally obsessed. We took them to see the film in the holidays and they loved it, as did my older daughter ( 7) and daughters best friends sibling ( also 7). My 7 year old doesn't like it to the same extent, will watch when it's on but much prefers playing Minecraft and watching pokemon and youtubers playing roblox that kind of thing, however, I've just had a baby last year who I occasionally put Ben and Holly on for and, 7yr old DD has really enjoyed watching it again and laughing her head off at the episodes! So in response I think it's for anyone who enjoys it, regardless of age, anything is better then watching pepper bloody pig 😂

TakemedowntoPotatoCity · 09/10/2021 23:23

My nearly 10yo still loves it and all the toys. And I am 46 and loved the movie!Blush

NatriumChloride · 10/10/2021 00:05

I agree with PP - that you sound like you’re judging other children’s intelligence by insinuating that Paw Patrol is too babyish for 6-7 year olds. The use of the Confused face comes across as a little snide.

Marvellousmadness · 10/10/2021 02:17

You sound judgemental. And smug.
And your ds saying paw patrol is for babies... sounds like he has some maturing to do. Both of you actually Grin

immersivereader · 10/10/2021 02:18

I'd say it ends around 6, yes. That and dinosaurs

FateHasRedesignedMost · 10/10/2021 04:07

I think the early seasons were aimed at younger kids (my son was into it aged 3-4) but then they brought out some movies. The movies are more complex, action-filled, there are far more characters and settings. My 6 year old occasionally re-watches the movies (?SuperPups, ?Racing Pups, ?The Lost Gem) and they seem age appropriate. More super-villains and car chases!

AnotherLauraLou · 10/10/2021 07:39

My just turned 7 year old loves Paw Patrol. We’ve seen the film and he plays for hours with all his toys which I am so glad he does. Less of the ‘babyish’ please. Maybe you and your kids need to learn to be less smug because you don’t sound very nice.

thewhatsit · 10/10/2021 07:44

I don’t find mine grow out of things that quickly.

Paw Patrol was a favourite at 3 but would still be watched a few years later if it’s on same with Peppa Pig, Hey Duggee etc. I’ve found that my oldest quite likes the nostalgia / security of watching programmes he’s watched for years and years.

But also… er yes, wouldn’t anyone prefer their 6 year old watching Paw Patrol to playing a video game?!

shouldistop · 10/10/2021 07:46

What a weird thread. It reminds me a bit of my friend who asked what I was buying my 5yo for his birthday (her son turned 5 a month later) so I listed some toys he'd asked for. She said her son had outgrown playing with toys - that made me feel pretty sad for him.

Goldbar · 10/10/2021 07:54

I hate the idea of little children being hurried on (either by other kids or parents) from the things that they love and which make them feel secure in early childhood before they are ready Sad.

BogRollBOGOF · 10/10/2021 08:02

DS2 and a friend's child were both peak Paw Patrol around 5 and interest moved on around 6.

DS2 is 8 and still likes playing with the vehicles as does DS1 (10) who was never really into watching it.

They're having an In The Night Garden revival Grin
It reminds me of Teletubbies starting when I was in sixth form and we used to try to sneak into the video room to watch it in our study periods.

Childhood is short and there's no need to rush children through it (although I was relieved when the Fireman Sam/ Thomas and Friends obsessions finally faded)

AnotherLauraLou · 10/10/2021 08:02

She said her son had outgrown playing with toys - that made me feel pretty sad for him.

It is sad isn’t it? Even more so at 5! I’m delighted my 7 year old still play with toys, my 9 year old doesn’t anymore and I do feel said about it. Why the rush to make them grow up?

My youngest still plays paw patrol at school with his friends so I know he’s not the only one that still likes it.

LindaLooky · 10/10/2021 08:08

I think mine enjoyed it at pre-school age. These days I can only wish for a scripted coherent story, it's all youtube nonsense now (6yo) with the exception of Camp Cretaceous for a week every year.

Scoutingformygirls · 10/10/2021 08:10

We recently had a clear out and sort of our toys and my 5 yr old was unequivocal about keeping the PawPatrol toys for now. He's never watched loads of it but he loves playing with the stuff. He's got plenty of friends who play with him so he's not unusual, even in year 1.

I just can't understand wanting your DC to rush through each stage. My 12 yr old will still play a lot of things with younger siblings if undistracted. The people I know who insist their dc have outgrown playing when they're 7 or 8 are usually the ones who have wholesale gone over to screen time instead. I personally feel that has a lot more negative potential than DC playing for 'too long'.

Mumofsend · 10/10/2021 08:13

My nearly 7 year old DD and 5 year old DS both still like it. I'd prefer things like paw patrol than some of the grossly inappropriate things DD's classmates watch.

DontWantTheRivalry · 10/10/2021 08:15

My 7 year old loves Paw Patrol.

He’s 7…….I really don’t feel concerned about him still liking some cartoons just encoder others (you OP) think it’s too babyish for him to enjoy.

If he was 12 and still watching it then I might find it weird, but he’s 7, still a young child.

Mind you, I’m late 30’s and I really enjoyed the film when I took my sons to see it at the cinema Grin

polkadotpixie · 10/10/2021 08:17

My 3 year old DS and 5 year old DN are both Paw Patrol mad, I'd say 2-7 is the target age but I'm 37 and quite enjoy it 😂