A study by the National Book Centre (CNL) reveals alarming trends in reading habits among French youth aged 7 to 19. On average, these young people spend three hours and one minute daily on screens, a stark contrast to just 18 minutes spent reading for pleasure. This marks a decline from previous years, with reading time dropping by one minute since 2024 and eight minutes since 2016. The study highlights that screen use is particularly prevalent among older teens, with 99 percent of 16 to 19-year-olds engaging with social media daily. The president of CNL, Régine Hatchondo, attributes this shift to the addictive nature of social media and the instant gratification it provides, contrasting it with the slower pace of reading. In light of these findings, Hatchondo supports a ban on social media for those under 15, a proposal recently endorsed by the French Senate. Despite the decline in reading, comic books remain popular among youth, with relaxation cited as the primary reason for reading. However, the quality of reading time is diminishing, as many young readers multitask while reading.