'Demeaning' and 'absurd': The backlash against a hugging grandparents consent ad
The Irish government has withdrawn an advert from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre that urged grandparents to ask for consent before hugging their grandchildren. The ad sparked widespread criticism and was deemed 'inappropriate' and 'demeaning' to grandparents. The Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, described the video as 'inappropriate and demeaning to grandparents'.
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- ✓ The Irish government funded an advert from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre that urged grandparents to ask for consent before hugging their grandchildren.
- ✓ The advert depicted a young girl recoiling before a hug from her grandparents.
- ✓ Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan described the video as 'inappropriate and demeaning to grandparents'.
- ✓ The advert has been withdrawn amid widespread criticism.
What changed
The advert has been taken down amid criticism from the Irish government and the public.
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Irish government pulls 'demeaning' ad on grandparents hugging grandchildren
The Irish government has withdrawn an advert from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre that urged grandparents to ask for consent before hugging their grandchildren. The ad sparked widespread criticism and was deemed 'inappropriate' and 'demeaning' to grandparents. The Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, described the video as 'inappropriate and demeaning to grandparents'.
Why it matters
The advert was part of a campaign to promote consent and personal boundaries. It depicted a young girl recoiling before a hug from her grandparents. The backlash against the ad has sparked a debate about consent and physical contact with children.
What is confirmed
- The Irish government funded an advert from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre that urged grandparents to ask for consent before hugging their grandchildren.
- The advert depicted a young girl recoiling before a hug from her grandparents.
- Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan described the video as 'inappropriate and demeaning to grandparents'.
- The advert has been withdrawn amid widespread criticism.
What to watch next
- Further reaction from the Irish government on the withdrawal of the advert
- Response from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on the criticism
- Public debate on consent and physical contact with children
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- www.dailymail.com — UK Home | Daily Mail Online
- BBC — 'Demeaning' and 'absurd': The backlash against a hugging grandparents consent ad
- The Irish Times — Advert showing grandparents hugging grandchildren is taken down amid criticism
- The Telegraph — Ask for consent to hug your grandchildren, says Irish advert
- The Times — The new hugging rules (do you need consent to cuddle your grandkids?)
- RTE.ie — DRCC video on hugging consent taken down after criticism
- Irish Independent — Soc Dems accuse Justice Minister of creating online ‘pile-on’ of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre over grandparents hug video
- Sky News — Advert from Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on grandparents hugging and kissing children withdrawn
- www.bbc.co.uk — Irish government minister criticises rape crisis centre consent ad - BBC News
- www.dailywire.com — The Irish Government Wants To Protect Kids From Grandma’s Hugs - The Daily Wire
- www.irishnews.com — Irish government funded advert ‘demeaning’ to grandparents ...
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