Parents' Guide to

Peppa Pig

By Joyce Slaton, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Sweet pig family provides gentle lessons to preschoolers.

TV Nick Jr. Kids' Animation 2005
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age 4+

Based on 25 parent reviews

gumballfanse
gumballfanse Parent
February 26, 2022
age 6+
This is not a harmful show, but it is stupid. A lot of bad messages, like fat shaming are shoved down toddlers with this show and with an episode of Mr Skinny legs is highly inappropriate
7 people found this helpful.
katieabba
katieabba Adult
January 19, 2022
age 5+

Terrible!

This is a show to maybe watch WITH your kids. I don't allow my little to watch this on his own. Peppa is extremely rude and isn't a good model for how a kid should act. There's a lot of disrespect, and rude comments thrown around that don't have any consequences. A specific episode included two grandfather parents arguing about a greenhouse insulting one another. Another episode Peppa was upset with her friend and was rude to the friend with no interference by her parents. I think there are so many BETTER non-violent cute shows that I'd rather my kid watch.
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What's the Story?

British animated children's series PEPPA PIG revolves around an anthropomorphic pig family: Peppa, who seems to be about 4, her little, barely speaking brother George, Mama Pig, and Daddy Pig, who live together in a house in a village near other members of the extended pig family. In each five-minute episode, Peppa faces an issue typical to a young human child, such as getting scared when thunder claps loudly outside. Peppa's family, and her group of young animal friends help her way through the confusion, and it's all smiles by the end.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (25 ):
Kids say (117 ):

Sweet, gentle, and easygoing, this series is perfect for the younger set, with great voice work and simple animation. The relationship between Peppa and her younger brother George is particularly realistic: Peppa sometimes gets in (mild) trouble for teasing him, or gets comeuppance after underestimating him. It's sort of like Max and Ruby, except there are actually pig parents around to teach lessons.

Children will enjoy the way Peppa and her family members snort as they talk, and they may imitate some of the animal sounds from other characters. But Peppa Pig is low-key enough that it won't send kids barking and snorting and bouncing off the walls when they're done watching.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about why Peppa sometimes says things to George like "You have to do what I say." Does he? Is Peppa really in charge in Peppa Pig? Do you feel more like Peppa or George at your house?

  • Peppa often worries about things like thunderstorms or being able to swim. What are some things you worry about? What do you do when you have a worry? Does it help to watch Peppa triumph over her problems?

  • How do the characters in Peppa Pig demonstrate communication and self-control? Why are those important character strengths?

  • How do you show your family that you love them? Do you think Peppa's family is a loving one? How can you tell?

  • Is Peppa good at listening to her parents? What makes a person (or pig) a good listener?

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