Free child ?: the trend of various companies that have chosen to create spaces for adults only; Meanwhile, every day there are fewer places for children.
At this moment there is a great controversy that different sectors of the market have unleashed: various companies that offer hotel services, restaurants and even airlines have chosen to create spaces for adults only ; that is to say that every day there are fewer places for children, and therefore, for parents.
One of the cases that has most surprised and caused controversy is that of the IndiGo Airline , which will introduce areas? child free? on all its flights. Travelers will be able to purchase a ticket that will assure them a seat at a “safe distance from any child under 12 years of age.
The declarations that support the measure of IndiGo were not made wait in the social networks? To those who complain about the #flightschildren : if they teach their children not to run, kicking the front seat and stop screaming, there would be no Need this ?, declared a user on Twitter .
It’s not just about this airline. In different restaurants and hotels in Europe, customers are promised to have spaces free of children running, screaming, kicking and crying. For some it is justice; For others, it is a ruthless business strategy.
Is it the parents’ fault?
There are not a few who support this type of measure in public places, the reason being that there are parents who do not know how to teach their children how to behave in different places and situations.
On the other hand, it is estimated that this commercial phenomenon is due to the growing trend of the Millennial generation 😕 Better alone than without children ?, or? Better pet than children ?. Even surprising that there are more spaces in big cities? pet friendly? than? baby friendly” or? child friendly?.
Discrimination… towards children?
What about anti-discrimination laws in this case? We well know that it is a crime to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, political position and even opinion, but does this not include children?
It is true that we all deserve to have a pleasant stay if we travel, eat or rest. However, does anyone put themselves in the shoes of a mother who needs to feed her child in mid-flight?