The French authorities have announced the obligation to wear a mask from the age of six in public places, from Monday January 3. A measure that aims to curb the Covid-19 epidemic. So what do parents think?
It is a new restriction measure which must apply in nearly 50 departments in France: the compulsory mask for children from six years old in many public places.
And if this measure is not unanimous, it is fair according to Elisa, 38, mother of two children, who should not see her habits change. “ Our children already wear the mask indoors whether in public places, on the train, in stores or whatever. And considering the incidence rate in children, I find it completely normal that he wears it. “
An opinion shared by her husband, Bertrand, 40, who believes that this could help curb the epidemic. ” The situation is what it is. We are suffering from this virus which does not stop bothering us. And suddenly, we have to protect both our children and the rest of the people. “
A constraint for some children
Chloe, 33, is worried about her Filipino daughter, 6, for whom the mask has become a real constraint: ” She is sick of it. And I understand, it’s a lot for them. You have to focus on the real issues. And the real problem in my opinion is the unvaccinated people. “
According to the government, the rate of vaccination in children is still too low, hence the introduction of this measure. So far, among children between the ages of 5 and 11, 64,000 have been vaccinated.