Comments on: Victorian Government abuses a child to save a smoker?

By: David

David — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:32:40 +0000

And not just a normal child, but such a cute one.I saw the video.I feel bad for him.

By: Gem Atienza

Gem Atienza — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:32:28 +0000

As a parent, I feel for the child, However, I must agree with Sam Bauers. This ad was done to be able to save their parents and effectively quit smoking. Because what could a child be without his parents?

I am pretty sure that this isn’t as traumatic as it could be for the child because the ad was shot in less than what? A few minutes? If it was abuse, how come people around him are not reacting?

But thanks for sharing anyway. As always, I enjoy reading your blog.

By: Sam Bauers

Sam Bauers — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:04:54 +0000

Some parents hit their kids to make it happen on purpose, for punishment. This ad wasn’t made to punish the child, let’s keep this in perspective.

Kids cry all the time. My daughter has memories of her most traumatic accidents, but she recalls those moments with wide eyes and astonishment, to her they are great stories. The “abuse” in this ad is water off a ducks back for a generally happy and well-nurtured child.

Without evidence to the contrary one should trust that the parents of the boy are doing the right thing by him. Before, during and after this scene was shot.

By: Recording Studio

Recording Studio — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:54:11 +0000

I would think that abusing a child would really not be put up with .
was that the case? or was the kid just a good actor?
the big question would be did the ad result in the goal being reached?
Tom

By: halihalam

halihalam — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:05:10 +0000

It's not good to smoke at any stage.They should be punished as well…Most of the people will get attracted but its not good to use…..

By: Srednarb

Srednarb — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:36:50 +0000

hmmn, leaving the child just to smoke? or I am missing something. but the context of ad is there, but not the way how they abuse the kid's mind, the kid is not acting,

By: Karel

Karel — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:59:59 +0000

Highly unethical in my view.

Just the fact that we are unsure makes this type of advertising unacceptable. Whether or not the child is acting is irrelevant in my opinion. Making him act out this hurt is making him go through the pain. And who says the campaign is effective?

In this case, the end does definitely not justify the means and I find it highly disturbing that this ad was initiated by the government.

This is child abuse and it should be punished, not praised.

By: Busby SEO

Busby SEO — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:54:15 +0000

Indonesian Government also has serious campaign now for smoker. We have new rule. When we get caught smoking in public area, government will give us penalty and we can go to jail.

As a smoker, i argue that good idea too. Even i am a smoker, but don't like to inhale the smoke.

By: Busby SEO Test

Busby SEO Test — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:27:00 +0000

Child abuse is rampant these days

By: Joan Cross

Joan Cross — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:11:54 +0000

Yes, I agree that this is abuse if the child was not acting. I can't see any reason to inflict this distress on a child (and it is intense distress, I have been through that myself as a kid) when there must be plenty of other options for a hard-hitting advert about quitting smoking.