– Little ones don’t need a screen, but they live with it
Experts refuse to give in to alarmism and assure that the most important thing is to encourage interaction with the child… And to set a good example!
Published today at 10:05 a.m.
It is recommended not to expose children to screens before the age of 3 (illustrative image).
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In their rapport, French experts responsible for working on the subject recommend not exposing children to screens before the age of 3. They also advise against their use up to 6 years old. These figures may vary slightly from one source to another. Regardless, Estelle Gillioz, doctoral student at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at the University of Geneva, understands these recommendations: “A small child needs to discover and understand the world that surrounds him. surrounds us with our five senses, and screens are not useful for that. The idea that he will be able to learn things with applications is a false belief when he uses them alone.
