3. Help kids understand the point of their assignments.
“When students don’t get the point of doing a writing assignment, they’re much more likely to want to outsource it,” says Rosenzweig.
Studies about AI in schools back her up. For example, one recent study found that students specifically said they don’t want to use AI for college essays. They know those essays need to be authentic, and they want the accomplishment of writing them themselves.
For parents, this means that helping kids connect their schoolwork to real-world skills and interests can also help them understand the appropriate uses for AI in education.
Try this: Ask questions like:
4. Treat AI like a life skill, not a homework hack.
Research finds that many kids use AI in schools for connection, comfort and conversation, sometimes instead of asking adults tough questions. That’s why experts say conversations about AI between parents and kids shouldn’t be a one-off tech lecture. They belong in the same category as ongoing conversations about friendships, online safety and values.
Try this: Make space for casual check-ins and ask:
It’s important for kids to know that generative AI isn’t magic or a one-stop solution for challenges at school. But Rosenzweig says it’s important to support kids in recognizing the power of their own voice and creativity.
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