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Since the implementation of the national "phone pause" policy, schools have been seeking effective solutions to help students better manage their phone use at school. Digital distractions can negatively impact concentration, participation, and the classroom environment. This is why Disconnecto is stepping in with two complementary products: individual phone pouches and group phone storage bags .

A Common Sense Media survey published last month revealed that 72% of American teenagers reported using AI chatbots as companions. Nearly one in eight sought "emotional or mental health support" from them—which, extrapolated to the US population, would equate to 5.2 million teenagers . In another recent study by Stanford researchers, nearly a quarter of student users of Replika , a chatbot developed for the company, reported turning to it for mental health support.

The revolt has come from Spain! Launched in the Poblenou district of Barcelona, ​​the "teenagers without cell phones" movement is spreading throughout Spain. From Barcelona to Madrid, from the Basque Country to Andalusia, parents are denouncing the dangers of smartphones for their teenagers.

The internet has transformed our lifestyles. Whether active participants or simply passive observers of this digital world, everyone has likely experienced something significant: injustice, hacking, or identity theft. It's a virtual world with many faces, a place where the promise of connection is intertwined with danger.

Servane Mouton paints a new picture of the scientific reality of the problem. She methodically lists the worsening of the harmful effects of overexposure to screens, both on the physical and mental health of children (visual disorders, sedentary lifestyle, lack of sleep, obstacles to neurological and socio-emotional development), and on that of our environment and our economic model.

Last October, a study by the Observatory of Parenthood and Digital Education (Open) confirmed that pre-teens generally receive their first mobile phone around the age of 11. But according to new research, recently published in July 2025 in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities , this is still far too early, and it has an impact on their mental health.

"What if we looked up?" is a unique experiment conducted by a teacher-filmmaker and his Year 6 class. For 1 year, Gilles Vernet will discuss with his students, their parents and specialists the place of screens in our society, before taking them for 10 days of disconnection in the great outdoors.

This 52-minute documentary immerses the viewer in a world where meaning is explored. It addresses the dangers of children's overexposure to screens and doesn't shy away from the responsibility of everyone involved, including parents.

Children today are growing up in a rapidly changing world where digital media plays a significant role in their daily lives. Digital services can be used to learn, be entertained, stay informed, make new discoveries, and communicate with peers and members of the community. However, they are not without their dangers, such as problematic or excessive use of digital media, exposure to inappropriate content, risky behaviors, and threats to online safety.