Delivery Apps Show Adult Products Alongside Chocolates to Kids, Says Woman; Sparks Debate
In today’s digital age, online delivery apps have become an integral part of our daily lives. From ordering food to groceries, these apps have made it convenient for us to get what we need at the click of a button. However, a recent revelation has sparked a heated debate about the measures to protect kids on these very same apps.
A woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, recently took to social media to express her concern about the availability of adult products on popular delivery apps like Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zepto. According to her, these apps are not only delivering school notebooks and chocolates to kids but also condoms, vibrators, and sex toys, with no age restrictions whatsoever.
The concerned parent, who has two daughters aged 14 and 9, revealed that her kids often use these apps to order their favorite snacks and school supplies. While she is not opposed to kids using technology, she is appalled by the lack of safeguards on these apps to prevent minors from accessing explicit content.
“Why should my 14-year-old daughter, who is still in school, be exposed to such content?” she asked in her social media post. “These platforms claim to have measures in place to protect kids, but clearly, they are not working. It’s like they’re saying, ‘Hey, kids can order whatever they want, whenever they want.'”
The woman’s post sparked a heated debate on social media, with many users urging the delivery apps to take immediate action to prevent kids from accessing adult content. Some users even shared their own horror stories of discovering explicit content on these apps, which they had inadvertently stumbled upon while searching for something else.
One user commented, “I was searching for a book on one of these apps and was shocked to see a section dedicated to adult products. It’s unbelievable that these apps don’t have proper filters in place to prevent minors from accessing such content.”
Another user added, “As a parent, it’s our responsibility to monitor our kids’ online activities, but it’s also the responsibility of these apps to ensure that they are not exposing our kids to harmful content.”
However, not everyone agrees that the delivery apps are to blame. Some users argued that kids shouldn’t have unsupervised access to these apps in the first place. “If parents are too busy or lazy to monitor their kids’ online activities, then they should not be surprised when their kids stumble upon explicit content,” said one user.
Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Swiggy, responded to the concerned parent’s post, acknowledging the issue and promising to take action. “I understand the concern and appreciate your feedback. We will work on enhancing our content moderation and ensuring that our platform is safe and suitable for all users, including minors,” he said.
However, the concerned parent has expressed skepticism about the app’s ability to enforce such measures. “I’ve been saying this for months, but no one is listening. I’ve reported several instances of explicit content on these apps, but nothing has changed,” she said.
This issue has sparked a much-needed conversation about online safety and the need for stricter regulations to protect kids. It’s not just the delivery apps that are to blame, but also the parents who are not taking adequate measures to monitor their kids’ online activities.
As Goyal pointed out, “This issue is deeply personal to me. I’m a parent myself, and I understand the concerns that our users have. We will do everything in our power to ensure that our platform is safe and suitable for all users, including minors.”
In conclusion, the availability of adult products on delivery apps alongside chocolates and school supplies is a serious issue that requires immediate attention. While some users may argue that kids shouldn’t have unsupervised access to these apps, the fact remains that these apps are designed to be convenient and easy to use, making it all too easy for kids to stumble upon explicit content.
As a society, we need to come together to address this issue and ensure that our kids are protected online. It’s not just the responsibility of the delivery apps, but also of parents and policymakers to ensure that our children are safe and secure in the digital world.
