AI Isn't Your Child's Friend – What Parents Need to Know

AI companions are becoming digital "friends" to our children—and that's a serious problem. When kids start treating AI like a trusted companion instead of a tool, we're seeing real harm: emotional manipulation, self-worth issues, and even incidents of self-harm. These agents don't have feelings, can't understand ethics, and are simply mirrors reflecting collected human data. They cannot reciprocate the love and trust children give them.

What You'll Learn:

• Why AI agents can never be true companions for children
• The real risks when kids form emotional bonds with AI
• How to teach kids the difference between AI tools and human relationships
• Practical boundaries: What kids should and shouldn't share with AI
• Smart ways to use AI for homework, research, and learning—safely
• Privacy settings every parent should enable (chat history, data learning controls)
• How to teach kids to fact-check AI responses and recognize bias

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Don't let your child mistake a digital assistant for a digital friend. Watch now and share with every parent you know.

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