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Since it first aired in 2004, Peppa Pig has become a beloved household favorite for millions of families around the globe.
However, one mother, Amy Dines, has shared that this children’s character has been prohibited in her home, along with three other animated series.
Mum-of-two Amy took to TikTok to share her candid opinion – has your child's favorite show made it onto her list?Credit: Tiktok/@amsskx
The 29-year-old explained that while she actually enjoys the program, she doesn’t want her daughter to adopt an American accent.Credit: Tiktok/@amsskx
Meanwhile, Peppa Pig was described as ‘a little brat with attitude’.Credit: PA
The 29-year-old mother from Cheshire took to TikTok to list the four beloved shows her youngest child – daughter Gracie – is not permitted to watch.
So, do you share her viewpoint?
While Miss Apple is a significant hit in her household, the American version of the show, Miss Rachel, is strictly off-limits.
Amy clarified that although she has "nothing against" the program, she doesn’t want her daughter to pick up an American accent, which she has seen many children develop.
The mother of two stated that what Miss Apple offers "is wonderful" – however, she "will always prefer a British version over an American version of a show when Gracie is learning to speak."
"So many children I’ve looked after have an American accent because they’ve picked it up from it," the parent explained in the video .
Another show on her blacklist is Bluey, which is broadcast in 180 territories and translated into 40 languages.
A favorite for millions of parents and their little ones, Amy offered a very different perspective on the cult favorite show.
"Peppa Pig is a little brat with attitude, and I don’t want that to be a role model for my child. Also, I can’t handle the voices," said the mother who posts under the username @ amssdx .
Similarly, the mother also restricts her daughter from watching Super Simple Songs – a choice Amy admitted she was "disappointed" about.
While the show does feature "some great songs," Amy felt it was "overstimulating," and she would much prefer "a British version."
Last but not least was Bing – a choice many viewers seemed to agree with.
Sharing her harsh opinion on the show, which is available on the BBC, the mother remarked: "I cannot stand him; he’s whiny, and I can’t tolerate someone who complains all the time."
"Flop is a wet blanket and needs to grow a backbone," the frustrated mother added, declaring she will avoid the animated series "like the plague."
Peppa Pig Legacy
PEPPA Pig first aired in 2004 and has since been broadcast in 180 territories and translated into 40 languages.
It has now spawned various merchandise, toys, and even two theme parks, with the global Peppa empire now valued at over £1 billion.
Creators Neville Astley and Mark Baker admitted they were initially concerned that the idea would never take off, as people were initially uninterested in the concept.
Astley recalled: "People in the pub would ask us, ‘What are you drawing?’ We’d say, ‘A pig named Peppa; it’s going to be big.’"
“They’d lose interest and wander off.”
"I disliked him before I had my children. My friend’s little girl was obsessed, and I couldn't handle it."
Amy noted in the caption: "These are just my personal opinions. If she gets older and wants to watch them – that’s fine, and I won’t stop her, but for now, I can make choices for her, and these are my selections."
Posted just one day ago, the clip has gone viral, accumulating more than 113k views and a variety of responses.
One viewer commented: "I don’t understand the Pe
