An everyday AI moment can become a simple family conversation.
Your child is using AI to help with homework, ask questions, or chat.
Nothing may seem wrong.
AI is becoming part of everyday life for many kids.
Pause ✶
👀Take a Look
“What are we noticing?”
Sometimes TALK begins by simply noticing something together.
You might simply say:
“What do you like about AI?”
Or:
“What kinds of things do kids use AI for?”
One calm question you might ask is:
“What do you notice about kids using AI?”
That’s enough for today.
❓Ask if it’s okay for us
“For our family… is this okay?”
Sometimes TALK includes helping children understand what fits your family values.
Different families may use AI differently. The goal is not to judge other families, but to help your child understand what fits your family.
Different families may place the same situation in different stoplight categories.
🟢 Green light for some families:
“For our family, using AI for learning and creativity can be okay.”
🟡 Yellow light for some families:
“For our family, we want to be careful that AI does not become too important or take too much time.”
🔴 Red light for some families:
“For our family, using AI in secret or for inappropriate content would not be okay.”
One calm question you might ask is:
“Does using AI seem more like a green, yellow, or red light for our family?
💬Learn Your Why
“We believe…”
Sometimes TALK includes sharing one calm reason why something matters to your family.
“We believe technology should help our family, not replace real people or relationships.”
Or:
“We believe AI can be useful, but family and real friends matter more.”
One calm question you might ask is:
“Why do you think AI matters to people?”
👉 Know What to Do
“What can we do next?”
Sometimes TALK includes helping children think through simple next steps.
🟢 Mind it —
“For our family, using AI carefully and honestly can be a good thing.”
🟡 Switch it —
“If AI ever starts taking too much time or feels unhealthy, we can pause and do something different.”
🔴 Stop it —
“If something online ever feels confusing, inappropriate, or uncomfortable, you can stop and come talk to me.”
One calm question you might ask is:
“What could you do when AI showed you something confusing or uncomfortable?”
Pause ✶
Then use any
TALK tool.
Even one tool is enough.
