As a parent, I've had to bear witness to the harrowing impacts of explicit content on my child. My child was inadvertently exposed to aggressive pornographic material, resulting in two years of severe trauma and sexualised obsessive-compulsive thoughts. The responsibility lies not only with us, the parents, but also with the platforms that make such content easily accessible. 

We should remind Spotify that it serves a worldwide audience for Music! Why is this even on here and parents are unaware that their children can access this, Spotify encompass millions of children and teenagers, and it is their duty to provide a safe environment for all users. It is essential to highlight a 2016 report from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, which asserts that exposure to explicit content can result in children developing sexualized thoughts and behaviors and an altered understanding of the meaning of sex and the relations between people. 

We understand that Spotify Kids is designed for children under 12, with a logo and music selection geared toward younger audiences. However, teenagers, who are more engaged in music streaming, are unlikely to use it. This means Spotify is targeting this content at those over 12, which is totally inappropriate. 

It is a crucial matter of safeguarding our young and impressionable audience from the potentially harmful effects of explicit content. Collectively, we need to urge Spotify to implement stronger content control measures and protect our children from being exposed to inappropriate and explicit materials. Spotify either remove this content or make it so parents can turn explicit content off so this isn’t viewed, even with this switched off I can view all sorts of really horrible content. Protect our young people and provide a safe platform for them to listen to music. 

Please sign this petition to urge Spotify to take action to eradicate explicit and harmful content from its platform. Let's work together to create a safer digital space for our children.