Memes and editing do encourage a sense of nostalgia, but I think the reason it is so popular online is because the show is a visual and cultural snapshot of our Y2K childhood in the UK.

It allows our generation to better understand the feelings of those who have not experienced care. They are not just "naughty children", but were born in an unfortunate situation.

Although it sounds tacky, our generation grew up in the company of Tracy Beaker—some of us now have children, and she now has children. Worrying about finances, wondering how they will respond, worrying about children's health-they are common themes for most people.