Overview
- The fifth annual e‑Enfance survey reports that 37% of 6‑ to 18‑year‑olds say they have been harassed, with 35% of victims in primary school, up 11 points in a year.
- Despite under‑13 sign‑up rules, 65% of primary pupils use social networks, and WhatsApp is cited in 41% of reported cases, often through class group chats.
- Nearly a quarter of victims report extreme suffering, with girls disproportionately affected, including 55% losing self‑confidence and 39% reporting thoughts of self‑harm or suicide.
- Recent cases covered by the press include the death of a nine‑year‑old in Sarreguemines and a 17‑year‑old in Mulhouse, which authorities and families have linked to school mockery and harassment.
- Parents strongly favor stronger safeguards, with 75% supporting a 15‑plus age floor for platforms and 72% backing psychological care in school insurance, as partner Caisse d’Épargne highlights access to support and the 3018 service.