![]() ![]() ![]() While the depiction of super-powered girls fighting crime is empowering, as intersectional feminism continues to be a part of the conversation today, it would be interesting for parents to see whether the reboot will feature girl characters of color.Īccording to a 2014 Daily Mail interview, Tara Strong, the original voice of Bubbles, reportedly said she hoped for a black Powerpuff Girl. "I watch this show with my, who definitely understands the cartoony nature of the violence, and does not take the girls as role models because - as she says herself - 'I don't have superpowers I get to argue instead of fight!'" another parent wrote. While others on the site have claimed that the overall message of empowerment outweighs its respective violence. "Not only did I hear inappropriate language (which another preschooler pointed out to her mom), and witnessed other girls copying the violence they saw onscreen with each other in the bounce house later, but now my 5-yr-old is waking with nightmares about the scary villains she saw," one parent to a 5-year-old commented. On Common Sense Media, a site dedicated to parents, teachers, and policymakers, some parents have left negative reviews about the show's violence. And, if violence is a concern, some parent critics have noted in the past that the show may be too violent for some young viewers. With easy Internet access, and a plethora of smartphones and gadgets available, it's getting harder and harder for parents to shield children from just about anything. What Does Powerpuff Girls Mean For Parents Today? Their superpowers were created by Professor Utonium, who accidentally spilled "Chemical X" in the mixture when creating the Powerpuff Girls, which ultimately gave them their powers. The Powerpuff Girls' reboot premiered on April 4 on Cartoon Network, and while viewers seemed to have mixed reviews about the new episodes, the show's core premise is something for parents to think about.īlossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup are young girls who protect their hometown, Townsville, from villains like Him (a pretty freaky looking character FYI), Mojo Jojo, Gangreen Gang, and others. But what about kids today, should your kids watch The Powerpuff Girls? Whether or not you were a fan of the show that many perceived as a celebration of feminism with sisters Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup fighting crime like nobody's business, you may be wondering if you'll encourage your child, the potential next generation of Powerpuff fans, to embark on the cartoon's new journey. The cartoon, created by Craig McCracken, has recently been rebooted since its 1998 to 2005 run, and, if you're a millennial parent today, there's a good chance you even watched the show as a kid or teenager yourself. But there weren't any presents under the tree, just ornaments hanging! Like that cute little shoveling-snowman one, which is really my favorite because it's funny that a snowman would be shoveling snow, when he's made of snow! So then I looked in my stocking, but there wasn't candy.Nostalgia is upon us – especially for moms and dads who were fans of The Powerpuff Girls. so I came downstairs to see what Santa left. So I went down the hallway, and the Professor was snoring. And I tried to wake you up, but I couldn't, 'cause you wouldn't wake up. So I woke up, and then I heard Santa on the roof. Me and Octi were dancing with pirates in a pond, when a man in a gorilla suit started yelling.
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