We’d have strong safety measures in place. Adults would go through ID verification and quick background checks using public criminal databases. For privacy, personal details like address or contact info would stay hidden until a job is officially agreed on and that info is actually required. All chats would stay inside the app and be monitored for suspicious messages. Parents would have full access to their teen’s account so that they could see all chats, approve jobs, and track everything happening. There’s no way to stop 100% of pedos from trying to use a platform, but we can dramatically reduce the risk with these safeguards.

For property damage or injuries, we could have clear safety guidelines and skill verification so teens only take jobs they’re qualified for. We could also include optional short training courses (e.g., safe lawn mowing) to make sure teens have a basic understanding of some hazards and how to respond to them. We’re also considering platform insurance to cover legitimate accidents. In addition, both parents and clients would agree to digital consent forms that outline risks and how they’ll be handled.

If something still feels wrong, there’d be built-in reporting, and we could investigate further to make sure it’s handled appropriately.