Catherine Vautrin for a future ban – Liberation

This ban should apply « Everywhere, including at home » Although the authorities « are not among people to verify it « specifies Catherine Vautrin.

It’s a way « To instill the idea that it does not happen »justifies the Minister who draws a parallel with « The ban on spanking ».

« The police did not go to check in the homes if the ban was applied, but the fact of proclaiming it ended up anchoring the idea that one does not type a child, even of a » spanking «  ».

The minister plans to publish « In the next few weeks a decree prohibiting screens in the reception places of children under 3 years old».

“Professionals already have a strong sensitivity to the impact of screens on toddlers. They contributed to the development of a benchmark on the quality of reception which already mentions this ban, and this will give them an even stronger base to advise parents ”explained Ms. Vautrin.

Information will also be sent to parents via the family allowance fund and the health insurance fund, with mentions in the health book and the maternity book, she said.

The health book that entered into force on January 1 stipulates « No screen before 3 years »and recommends a use « Occasional, limited to content with educational quality and accompanied by an adult » between «  »3 and 6 years old»».

The government will also lead « Communication campaigns, so that no one can tell us: » I didn’t know. «  »

At the end of April, a report published by health experts called for a « Collective awareness » Faced with the deleterious effects of screens on the youngest, in which exposure to tablets, television, computers, phones or video games « Durely alter health and intellectual capacities ».

In April 2024, a commission of experts had given to the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, a relationship with a battery of recommendations including that of not exposing children under 3 years old.