You may recognize this feeling, as described by the mother of a 12-year-old:
“I worry about how my child uses AI-based apps because I can’t always tell what kind of content or suggestions they’re getting — and that scares me, because they might be exposed to risks I can’t control.”
Dear parents,
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a thing of the future — it’s already part of our children’s daily lives. Whether through search engines, games, learning apps, or voice assistants, AI accompanies them much earlier than we imagine.
Many parents feel uneasy — and that’s perfectly understandable. Technology evolves at lightning speed, and it’s hard to keep up.
This guide is here to support you as parents: with essential knowledge, real-life examples, practical exercises, and ideas for everyday family life.
Our goal isn’t to create fear but to offer confidence and guidance. Because children don’t only need protection — they need orientation. And that starts with us, the adults.
It’s especially important to nurture critical and reflective thinking — in both ourselves and our children. AI can do a lot, but it’s not neutral: it makes decisions based on data that we often can’t fully understand. Those who know how AI works can question it, look at what it shows — and what it hides — and evaluate the information it provides more accurately.
So let’s explore together:
What can AI really do?
What are the opportunities and what are the risks?
And how can we accompany, empower, and inspire our children — toward a future where they not only use Artificial Intelligence but help shape it?