The Russian Ministry of Education has issued methodological… (ребёнок · использование · цифровой)
The Russian Ministry of Education has issued methodological recommendations advising against the use of digital devices by children under two to three years old and setting daily time limits for screen usage based on age groups. The guidelines emphasize balancing virtual experiences with real-world sensory activities.
Consensus
- The Russian Ministry of Education has issued methodological recommendations regarding the use of digital devices by children.
- The recommendations advise limiting or avoiding digital device use for children under two to three years old.
- Daily screen time limits are specified based on age groups: up to 20 minutes per day for ages 2–3, one hour for ages 3–7, 1.5 hours for ages 7–11, and two hours for ages 11–16.
- The recommendations emphasize replacing screen time with traditional forms of upbringing such as physical play, creativity, and family interaction.
- The guidelines are scientifically grounded and intended to promote a safe digital experience adapted to age-specific development.
- The documents were sent to regional authorities.
Points of divergence
- There is no legal ban on children under two using gadgets, but scientific recommendations strongly advise limiting such interaction to prevent imbalance between real sensory experience and virtual perception. — riamo
- Although there are no formal legal norms restricting gadget use for children under two, de facto scientific recommendations should limit their usage to avoid a mismatch between sensory and virtual experiences. — vm
- Children under two to three years old should be maximally excluded from using gadgets; the recommendation includes specific time limits for different age groups starting at 20 minutes per day for ages 2–3, with no mention of a legal ban. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Ministry of Education Advises Limiting Gadget Use for Children Under Two — РИАМО
- From what age can children be given gadgets? — Вечерняя Москва
- Ministry of Education Sets Guidelines for Use of Gadgets, Computers, and TV by Children — Интерфакс