Playbook: parents and guardians
Guidance for adults supporting kids/teens with AI: curiosity, safety, homework integrity, and scam resistance—without fearmongering.
What it is
Guidance for adults supporting kids/teens with AI: curiosity, safety, homework integrity, and scam resistance—without fearmongering.
Why it matters
Households are where many first AI habits form. Pair with Course 29 crisis pointers and scams.
How it works (plain)
Encourage: explain concepts, practice, creative play with consent. Watch: strangers, money requests, deepfake bullying, overtrust of medical/legal advice. Rules: device settings, disclosure on schoolwork per teacher policy, code words for voice scams.
Try it
Set one household AI rule and one scam code phrase this week.
Myths
- ⚠️ Myth: Only “AI apps” need rules.
- ✓ Reality: AI features hide inside ordinary apps.
Sources
- Course 29 scams, crisis pointers, academic integrity; Course 20 education
- Platform family safety centers (cite specifically)
