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France Revises No-Kids Policy Amid Backlash and Resistance

2/1/2026

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In France, SNCF's "Optimum" no-kids-allowed carriages drew widespread backlash.
High commissioner for children Sarah El Haïry calls the policy shocking and intolerant.
The policy was revised to allow children under 12, reflecting resistance to adult-only spaces.
Teenagers face restrictions in malls and public areas, signaling a broader trend of excluding youths.

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Story summary

In France, SNCF's "Optimum" no-kids-allowed carriages drew widespread backlash.
High commissioner for children Sarah El Haïry calls the policy shocking and intolerant.
The policy was revised to allow children under 12, reflecting resistance to adult-only spaces.
Teenagers face restrictions in malls and public areas, signaling a broader trend of excluding youths.