Kravtsov Tells Parents Not to Give Kids Gadgets Before 7
Sergey Kravtsov urged parents not to give tablets and smartphones to children under seven years of age.
Consensus
- Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov advised parents not to give children smartphones or tablets until they are seven years old.
- Kravtsov stated that early use of gadgets can lead to dangerous digital dependency.
- He emphasized the importance of reading fairy tales, interacting with peers, and visiting cultural venues like museums and theaters for children's development.
- The statement was made in an interview with KP.ru.
- The advice was given on September 1.
Points of divergence
- Starting September 1, schools will enforce a ban on phone use during lessons, allowing them only in emergencies; the ban applies only during class time, not during breaks. — vedomosti
- The statement was made on Tuesday, September 1, and included the claim that avoiding gadget use prevents problems that would otherwise need to be addressed in school. — vm
- The statement was made in an interview for KP.ru, with no mention of school policy or additional context about cultural activities. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (3 sources)
- Kravtsov urged parents not to give children gadgets before seven years — Ведомости
- Sergey Kravtsov urged parents not to give tablets and smartphones to children under seven years old. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Kravtsov urged not to give tablets and smartphones to children under seven — Вечерняя Москва