Four ways parents can help teens use AI safely
APA’s new health advisory reveals both promising opportunities and important challenges with AI technology for teens.
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March 8, 2026
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parent
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Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
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Artificial Intelligence Parenting Teens
Introduction
Helping Teens Navigate AI Safely
- Ubiquitous AI usage: Teens interact with AI daily through predictive text, chatbots, and personalized recommendations, often without realizing it.
- Developmental impact: Adolescence (ages 10–25) is a critical period for brain development, making it essential to navigate AI technology thoughtfully.
- APA Health Advisory: The American Psychological Association (APA) released a report titled “Artificial Intelligence and Adolescent Well-being” highlighting both the opportunities and challenges of AI.
- Key risks: Some teens have developed unhealthy "relationships" with chatbots, and the invisible nature of AI can lead to a lack of awareness regarding when they are interacting with technology versus humans.
- Call for accountability: Experts emphasize that AI is neither inherently good nor bad, but developers must implement guardrails to protect adolescent users.
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