Explore together
Before trying an AI study tool, check its age requirements and ask the teacher what help is appropriate for the assignment.
Curiosity is human.
Keep it that way.
Help your child use AI thoughtfully for learning, homework, and revision. Keep their own understanding at the centre.
Three habits to begin with.
Question the answer
Check AI explanations against the textbook, class notes, or a teacher. Ask your child to explain the answer without reading it back.
Protect their privacy
Do not upload a child’s school ID, report card, classmates’ photos, or other personal details to an AI tool.
Make space for their thinking.
Ask your child to try first, explain their reasoning, and check what they have learned. Ask the teacher what assistance is allowed for each task.
A STARTING POINT
“Write my entire homework.”
Pause and return to the learning goal.
TRY TOGETHER
“Give me a hint, then let me try.”
Ask your child to explain the next step in their own words.
Try it with a real learning task.
Choose a topic from class. Ask for a hint, a simpler explanation, or practice questions, then put the tool away and let your child solve a similar question independently.
For language work, compare a suggested translation with the textbook and discuss the meaning in your home language. The final work should reflect what your child understands.
Questions parents ask.
What should we ask the teacher before using AI?
Ask whether AI is allowed for this task, what kind of help is acceptable, and how your child should acknowledge it. Follow the teacher’s instructions.
What if my child submits an answer they cannot explain?
Return to the class notes together. Ask which step is confusing, let your child try again, and contact the teacher if they need more support.
Further reading: practical guidance from UNICEF. Reviewed 21 October 2026.
UNICEF · Parenting in the AI ageBuild better digital habits together.
Choose a few agreements to discuss at home.