French medical experts warn that children under six should not be exposed to screens, including TVs and smartphones, to prevent lasting damage to their brain development. In an open letter to the government, five leading health bodies emphasize that screens hinder children’s health and intellectual capacities. Current guidelines recommend limited screen exposure before age three and only minimal use between three and six, always in adult presence. Experts suggest alternatives such as reading and outdoor play. The adverse effects are particularly concerning for disadvantaged households, contributing to social inequalities.
Children under the age of six should not be exposed to screens to avoid permanent damage to their brain development, according to French medical experts.
Screens do not meet children's developmental needs and hinder brain development, altering their health and intellectual capacities, highlight leading health bodies in an open letter.
Regular screen exposure affects language, attention, memory, and motor skills, according to teachers and health professionals.
The problem of screen exposure is exacerbated in disadvantaged households, contributing to greater social inequalities, according to French health experts.
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