Grandparent hugging consent ad withdrawn after criticism

An ad about consent to hugging grandparents was withdrawn after criticism, with Jim O'Callaghan calling its portrayal demeaning.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT · How we use AI

An advertisement about consent to hugging grandparents has been withdrawn following criticism, BBC News reported.

Jim O'Callaghan criticised the video, saying it was unsuitable and portrayed grandparents in a demeaning way.

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