r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/ArcherVisible5866 • 5h ago

Video New controversial Ad in Ireland about consent

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u/patmulligans 5h ago

If my wife or I ask my 2 year old for a hug or kiss, and she says no, we respect it. If she doesn’t want to, then we should not make her.

This is a good PSA, if you find it controversial then you are probably the problem.

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u/_ssac_ 4h ago

I agree with your point, to a certain level. 

However, "consent" is usually used for way more serious stuff than what can be a lesson about boundaries.

IMO, using the concept of consent, normally used for sexual relations (at least in Spanish, correct me if in English the concept is different) in this situation, is a mistake. 

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u/AlphonseLoeher 4h ago

You are right. Consent is being watered down. People are inappropriately using sexual language for these minor daily interactions.

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u/patmulligans 4h ago

I had to sign a consent form for my photograph being taken at University, I had to sign a consent form for a tattoo, I had to give consent at the dentist for them doing dental work. The word consent isn’t explicitly sexual.