- Netflix’s “Cocomelon Lane” draws boycott over pro-LGBTQ content.
- Episode 8 has ignited controversy and faced significant opposition, primarily due to a scene where a character with two fathers encourages a young boy to explore cross-dressing.
“Cocomelon Lane” is an animated series available on Netflix, crafted for an audience aged two years and above. It has subsequently garnered considerable viewership from toddlers and younger audiences.
Released in November, episode 8 of Season 1, titled, ‘Nina’s Three-Legged Race/Say Cheese Nico/Nina Shares a Treat showcases a boy named Nico who couldn’t decide what to wear for a family photo’.
Nico has two dad’s in the scene who sing. “Something that we know about you, you love to get up and dance.” Then, Nico changes into a tutu and crown and begins to dance. One of the dads sing to Nico: “If you’re not sure what to choose, think about all the things you like to do. Just be you.” Nico then asks: “Just be me?” And the dad replies: “Yep.”
American Conservatives persist in their opposition to the LGBTQ+ community , expressing concerns about the perceived risk of children being ‘groomed’ and influenced to identify as gay or transgender.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is presently monitoring over 500 anti-LGBTQ bills nationwide, coinciding with a conservative call to curtail what they term as “wokeness’
This week, the hashtag #BoycottCocomelon has gained momentum:
“Cocomelon” overlooks the deeply held convictions of conservative and/or religious parents concerning the exposure of their toddlers. As Netflix’s animated series confronts both critique and endorsement, it accentuates the continuous dialogue concerning the contemporaneity of children’s animation content. Furthermore, it emphasises that Muslim parents and guardians, along with those upholding conservative values and adhering to orthodox Abrahamic teachings, must exercise awareness regarding their children’s viewing choices on Netflix and such streaming platforms. Moreover, the enduring nature of this discourse is positioned to exert influence on forthcoming discussions and decisions within the realm of children’s programming.
