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/Jolly_Ad1631 4h ago

I don't find it controversial but there is probably ANY other example would be more impactful.

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u/thisdesignup 3h ago

I don't think it would drive as much conversation if it was a more cut and dry, black and white, example. To get people talking it has to be something a lot of people agree with being fine, such as a grandmas hugs.

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u/Jolly_Ad1631 3h ago

Maybe I'm an older generation. But old school drink driving ads were on the nose and graphic. Made me never drink and drive. This just makes me feel some people are over reacting to a hug from a grandparent. But ok.

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u/-rosa-azul- 2h ago

Part of the point is that consent/bodily autonomy matters even in situations others may find benign. Some people enjoy hugs or at least have no issue with them. Others feel differently. If you want to teach a child that their consent for touching actually matters, you start with low-stakes situations (like a grandparent hug). Being empowered to say no in that situation helps build their confidence to say no in less-benign scenarios.