Anyways , there are lots of factors to consider . Why would MTRCB and DSWD make a move when CBCP was successful in their demands , we never know . Para asa pa man ?
<<I didn't say that MTRCB and DSWD approved the commercial. I merely pointed out na wala silay imik against sa commercial so far. Na naunahan sila sa CBCP is a possibility I don't discount. But it's worth noting na that the government agencies made no comment against it. Abtik kaayo sila atong Jan-Jan issue, while they're strangely silent about this one. It's a likely possibility pud na basin ang ila first impression innocente ra jud na ad ni. But that's just speculation of course.
Unya bitaw if ever ang DSWD ni apil ... shagit sad mo ug where is the SEPARATION of the CHURCH and the STATE ?
<<Why would you assume na we'll cry out about the SCS? It would have nothing to do with the SCS kung DSWD ang ning-apil. Ang i-shagit namo most likely would be "Ka-OA aning mga tigulang gikan sa DSWD, papapapil tingale ni sila. mga way lingaw.">>
Anyhoo , every sector of the society are not perfect and that is no the CHURCH again but to some certain " sheperds daw " but that doesnt stop them implementing the MORAL TEACHINGS and it doesnt necessarily follow to be something RELIGIOUS in nature .
<<There's the rub. Kay not all people would agree na immoral ni na ad. In fact MANY people don't agree na immoral ni. And many people (including me, obviously) don't believe na moral authority ang kini na mga pari. Of course they are free to express their "moral" opinion and even demand the ad to be pulled out, it's a free country after all. But don't expect that they would get away with it without taking heated criticisms, the critics after all. are also free to voice out their disapproval. And one couldn't help but questions their priorities. Sa kadaghag kabuang sa TV, ila jud gi-single out ang McDo.>>
They are not experts on CHILD DEVELOPMENT and they dont have a CHILD of their own . True , but if you assume that people in the field of PSYCHOLOGY didnt make a move doesnt constitute that sayop ang gi buhat sa McDo advertising
<<I'm not assuming anything. I'm just saying na mas mutou pa ko sa mga psychologist ug parents kaysa mga pari when it comes to children.>>
Second , the PRIEST are more qualified than anyone else in regards to knowing what is FAMILY more than average people who think they are RESPONSIBLE PARENTS .
<<I beg to disagree. I spent almost 4 years in the seminary, and I have been surrounded by priests, nuns, religious brothers, and even bishops. I prayed with them, I dined with them, played with them, went to school with them, and I can safely say they don't have qualities that would make them more qualified than mothers and fathers when it comes to children. In fact, most of the clergy live sheltered existence, free from the cares and problems that the ordinary family constantly have to deal with. Their knowledge of childhood development is pretty bookish and "second hand," at times naive, at worst, completely detached from reality.>>
<<The reall essence here for me is , IT IS NOT RIGHT TO BE IN A BF-GF RELATIONSHIP AT A VERY YOUNG AGE ( no pun intended ) , THAT IS IF YOU ARE A MINOR .>>
That depends on how the BFGF relationship is portrayed by McDo. If it involved some petting and kissing and any of the things that we adults would normally associate with a BFGF relationship, then it should have been rightfully pulled out. But no, what was portrayed there was some cheesy lines, some fries-sharing, and holding hands. In short, close friendship. And we some parental advise, the ad would foster close friendship among kids. Nothing more, nothing less.>>
Mind you , you dont hear kids nowadays ask about where do the bees come from . My 8 year old niece knows what is *** and what contitutes if you have unprotected *** , unplanned *** etc .
<<Then good for the kid. She was educated well. And if her parents did their job as parents, then she would also know that such things are for adults only and a no-no for children. She would know what to avoid and when she does come of age, she would know how to deal with her sexuality. I don't see the problem there. Same with the McDo ad. If a child happens to already know about *** and has also seen the McDo ad, then it's up to the parents to connect the dots for them, to explain to them what to avoid and what to embrace in such a relationship/friendship. In any case, if a parent thinks that her child is to young to understand what's going on sa TV, then it's her job to explain to her what the child has seen, otherwise, ayaw na lang patan-awa ug TV altogether.>>