AI should not be used as a substitute for professional help. Parents should talk with a qualified health or mental-health professional.

Telling a child not to use AI can strain the relationship. Instead of saying “Don’t use AI”, parents should teach children healthy AI habits.

This is one of the critical areas which parents should watch carefully. We are in an era where social media and AI has a lot of influence on how we should look, act and present.

When a child asks questions, in particular about health, bullying or symptoms, AI can provide convincing answers that could, in reality, be wrong and inappropriate advice.

A child who is shy, introvert or socially anxious might find it easier to talk to a chatbot than another person. Parents should ensure that use of AI does not lead to social isolation in children.

Some AI systems are designed to behave like friends, companions or mentors, thus substituting human connections.

Overdependence on AI is a serious concern in children. If children start asking AI for every answer instead of trying to solve problems

Used appropriately, in a positive way AI can act like a learning assistant. A child struggling with mathematics, writing, or science can ask for another explanation or practice questions.