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Advantages: makes the point, affects viewers
Disadvantages: the fact that the NSPCC exists at all

You can't fail to be affected by this hard-hitting advert from the NSPCC and hopefully it will encourage more people to dig deep into their pockets. The very first time I saw this advert I was in tears and I still now get a lump in my throat. The small child who doesn't cry because he's learnt that nobody comes anyway, the little boy who doesn't talk to his parents because his abuser has told him that he'll kill him, very blunt and to the point ... Read review

Advantages: Putting an end to child abuse
Disadvantages: None - only thinking that you can't help

What would happen if it was a child that YOU knew who had been abused? You would want to help them in anyway that you could...but what about the kids that you don't know? For anybody to watch the NSPCC and and not have some sort of emotional reaction is almost impossible, and that is was makes them so clever. The reality of these ads is spot on, abuse of any sort devastates lives, not just that of the abused but also those of their families and ... Read review

Advantages: makes the viewer aware of problems
Disadvantages: hard hitting

We've all seen the adverts, of crying babies, the poignant black and white photography which seems to emphasise their cause. I'm not saying it's not a good cause, because it is. However, after watching the first few, I find I now have to switch over channels when I know one of the NSPCC's adverts are coming on. I know it's selfish, and I would urge all those who can, to donate what they can. I've worked for many years as a Legal Executive, and taking ... Read review

Advantages: The NSPCC do a fabulous job
Disadvantages: NONE

The recent NSPCC adverts which show young children who have been or are being abused by parents or relatives is very hard-hitting. It makes you realise that these children, born innocently into this situation, could be living next door to you. I hate having to watch them, but if that is the only way to get people in this country to help stop child abuse, then so be it. I regaularly donate money to the NSPCC, having been a victim of abuse myself, but ... Read review

Advantages: You'll be helping deprived and beaten children.
Disadvantages:

This advert for the NSPCC appeals to all, no matter your age, race or religion. We are told true stories of children who live in a home full of domestic violence, of children who just want to be heard. The children can not help themselves and they need oridinary prople, like yourself, to donate just 2 pounds a month (only 24 pounds per year). This can help relocate children from abusive families, help build better childrens homes for children whise ... Read review

Advantages: Hard hitting, effective
Disadvantages: none

When I first was this advert I thought that it was perhaps the advert that worked the best on me out of all the ones I have seen in my 19 years. It does a good job at telling the facts and giving hypothetical situations which are beliebvable and terrible at the same time meaning that most people will find it hard not to donate a bit of money. Some people might take offence at the advert as it uses shock tactics to convince you of the course but I ... Read review