“You didn’t give up on sex. Don’t give up on birth control” (Ad Council, n.d.)
“You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent; there are thousands of children in foster care who that will take you just as you are” (Ad Council, n.d.)
I believe that the messages are effective in creating action because they are true. We must think of possible outcomes when engaging in sexual activity and when becoming a parent there are many children that are waiting to be adopted and being perfect is not one of their requirements.
References
Ad Council, (n.d.). Retrieved February 4, 2012 from http://www.adcouncil.org/
I especially like the foster parent ad (video) with the ice cream truck. I had never seen that ad before and even just seeing it once now I know it will stick with me that you don't have to be perfect to foster children.
ReplyDeleteThose are both inspiring messages. I have to say I have not heard the first one and I thought it was great. The worry of not being a "perfect parent" is one that I hear often.
ReplyDeleteCarmen,
ReplyDeletethe thing I like about those quotes are they are short and to the point. Society needs hear the message quickly. Today is Super bowl and there are kinds of quick little message playing during the commercials. I just heard someone say "it's half time America and we are about to begin our second half". Quick and catchy, right in the moment.
I also use the one about not giving up on birth control. I thought it was powerful because it plainly says what it means. You have to think responsibly if you are going to have sex. The slogan puts it into perspective when most people think about the good time they are going to have but not think about possible repercussions. I'm glad I wasn't the only one who chose this one!
ReplyDeleteCarmen,
ReplyDeleteThese messages really spoke to me, especially with what has been going on with me the past few weeks. I recently experienced a very long and painful miscarriage; the second one in a year. My husband and I really want another child but not at the expense of continuing to put me through this emotional and physical roller coaster. Just yesterday I finally told him I wanted to consider becoming a foster parent and possibly adopting in the future. I don't care if the child is biologically mine, I will love it the same. And I think children feel that way too. Thank you for the inspiring words, I needed them!
Carmen,
ReplyDeleteYour comercial messages were short and straight to the point. It is easy for any audience to connect with the messages. Becoming a foster parent is not an easy thing but it takes great people that have passion for it do it.Some parents cannot take care of themselves ,talkless of raising children.