How Artificial Intelligence Reshapes Family Education: Opportunities, Risks, and Parental Coping Strategies

Abstract

This article discusses how artificial intelligence is impacting our parenting and education. It's not all good; it offers advantages, but also presents challenges. We've also explored some methods parents can use, hoping to help us manage children in the digital age. Honestly, AI-powered parenting has truly broken through existing limitations. For example, smart education platforms can pinpoint a child's learning weaknesses and recommend appropriate instructional videos and exercises. Regardless of whether a child learns quickly or slowly, they can receive targeted support. If we're away on business or working overtime and can't be with our children, we can still use our smart devices to video chat with them, asking about their studies and chatting about family matters, which can somewhat fill the gaps in our time together. But there are also many problems. Children are constantly hooked on the games and videos on their devices, unable to stop. This leads to less face-to-face conversation and, over time, less communication. The online information is overwhelming and confusing, sometimes even vulgar and misleading. Children can't distinguish between the two and are easily misled, affecting their judgment of right and wrong and their values. We must be mindful of the fact that children don't understand privacy protection. Simply entering their home address and phone number when registering for an app can lead to scams and even identity theft. So, parents need to consider these solutions: establish rules around device usage time to encourage learning; educate yourself on AI and cybersecurity to help children choose the right resources and avoid risks; and spend more time with children reading and doing family activities together to meet their need for companionship and prevent them from relying solely on devices. This not only takes into account technology and temperature, but also improves the quality of tutoring with good tools and protects the healthy growth of children.