5 tips to help kids use AI for school work – without compromising learning

1. Set expectations. Talk to kids about what AI can and can’t do. For example, AI can explain concepts in different ways, but it can’t replace real understanding.
2. Check the accuracy of AI responses together. Look over the answers AI gives your child and talk about them. Challenge them to find the same information in their textbook or from a trusted source. This helps kids learn to fact-check and think critically, instead of assuming everything AI spits out is correct.
3. Agree on smart boundaries. For example, you could allow your child to use AI to help them brainstorm, but not write out full answers. Or they can use AI to structure an essay, but not write it for them. 
4. Encourage effort and curiosity, not “perfect” answers. When your child works through answers themselves, or spends time researching something away from AI, celebrate this – and not the final answer. This is especially important if you feel they have become over reliant on AI.  
5. Discuss AI as a companion. Even general-use bots, like ChatGPT can begin to feel familiar and friendly after a while. Encourage them to think of AI as a piece of technology, not a human being. Emphasise the importance of having trusted peers and adults to turn to.

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