Three family ground rules for AI chats
It is not about banning, it is about guiding. Three simple agreements so the whole family uses AI chats wisely.
AI chats are already part of many children's and teens' lives. Banning them rarely works; guiding does. Three simple agreements prevent almost every problem, and they fit on the fridge.
The three rules
- Nothing personal in the chat: no full names, address, school, photos or passwords. If you would not say it to a stranger, do not type it.
- The AI is confidently wrong: anything that matters (health, homework, news) gets checked against a reliable source before you believe it.
- If something feels off or scary, say it: nothing a chat says is a reason to keep a secret at home.
FAQ
At what age can a child use an AI chat?
It depends on the child and the guidance. Many services require 13 or older. Younger, better only with an adult nearby and to create, not to chat aimlessly.
What about the data they type?
On many services, conversations are stored and may be used to train the model. That is why rule one: nothing personal in the chat.