Children's early exposure to phones and tablets is causing concern around the world. Over and above the substance, this debate reveals just how decisive the first years of life are for the future of our societies.
A baby in a stroller, his nose glued to a screen, absorbed by images that scroll endlessly. This scene has become commonplace in public transport, restaurants and playgrounds. The telephone has become a common way of calming children and avoiding annoyed looks when they cry. But at what cost? For several years now, the exposure of the very young to screens has been alarming experts, governments and international organizations.
In 2019, the World Health Organization published its categorical recommendations: no screens before the age of 2 and, between the ages of 2 and 5, no more than one hour a day. In Taiwan, the government had even gone
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