The place of screens in our daily lives is now a source of many questions for parents and education professionals. The’Institute of Medical Education and Prevention proposes its campaign «Together, let's stay in control». Its aim is to provide guidance and scientifically based information to anyone concerned about the growing impact of screens in everyday life.
Culture of reasonable screen use:
The e-Enfance Association shares the IEMP Institute's premise and has chosen to support its campaign. We are convinced that the issue is not about doing away with screens or demonising them. Screens and new technologies are essential tools that make our daily lives easier. The challenge is to learn how to use them to their best advantage while understanding the risks. We share our advice on the «proper use» of screens on a daily basis in our work in schools and at parent meetings.
While vigilance is required, screens (tablets, smartphones, etc.) are useful and fun learning tools, as Samuel Comblez, Director of Operations and Psychologist at e-Enfance, reminded us in our article. SCREENS AND OUR CHILDREN: HOW SHOULD WE BEHAVE AS PARENTS?.
A comprehensive information site:
This information campaign is supported by the website www.lebonusagedesecrans.fr whose purpose is:
– inform screen users about the risks associated with excessive use; ;
– provide advice on how to limit their risks; ;
– provide guidance on the steps to take to overcome pathological use.
It is aimed in particular at:
– parents who often feel helpless in the face of the growing role of screens in their children's lives; ;
– childcare professionals (schools, nurseries, etc.), healthcare professionals (doctors, speech therapists, psychologists, etc.) and public or private organisations (companies, provident institutions, mutual insurance companies, etc.) that wish to raise awareness among their audiences about the rules for proper screen use.
Expert-validated resources:
To develop this campaign, the IEMP institute has surrounded itself with experts such as ophthalmologists, psychiatrists, addiction specialists, neuroscience researchers, etc., who have come together to form an «Observatory on the proper use of screens». They provide expert insight into screen use and validate the reports, tools, etc. proposed for this campaign through their expertise and professions.
The e-Enfance Association encourages you to consult the resources on this website. www.lebonusagedesecrans.fr (quizzes, articles, expert opinions, etc.) very well constructed.
If you have any questions on this subject, our specialists are available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Net Ecoute at 3018 (free, anonymous and confidential service).
