"Just be bored" doesn't quite cut it. Domestic violence was already a thing before the pandemic. Now imagine being constrained to home with a larger family. And even if it doesn't end up in violence, stress levels are raising largely during confinement. Fortunately I am able to work from home office, but I have to say the psycological effects are quite noticeable. And to fight the pandemic, we do depend on the cooperation and discipline of the population.
I am not saying that Amazon should do things differently, but that things, which on the surface seem to be non-essential can be far more important than it looks.
Essential is defined by what can arguably save lives and not create more load on the health system of the country.
For example: Pet food is currently deemed essential because you can't have pets dying on their owners and creating a health hazard.
Another example that makes sense: Selling heaters and spare parts.
I'm not convinced toys prevent domestic violence. You can always make toys with a bit of imagination though.
idk about the domestic violence angle, but bored people are more likely to go out and expose themselves/others to the virus. seems like anything that keeps people inside voluntarily should have at least a low spot on the priority list.
I am not saying that Amazon should do things differently, but that things, which on the surface seem to be non-essential can be far more important than it looks.