Is AI Babysitting Your Kids? Technology and Parenting Collide

Tracy Bishop,

UNITED STATES – AI is quickly becoming a behind-the-scenes parenting assistance for many families across the U.S. A new nationwide survey from Lurie Children’s Hospital finds 81% of parents use AI to help with parenting tasks and 43% use it weekly.

  • Top ways parents use AI: health or medical information, meal planning and grocery lists, and behavior advice
  • 2 in 3 say AI has reduced their mental load as a parent
  • 34% of parents say their children use AI tools, toys or chatbots

Additionally, 3 in 4 parents worry about the rise of AI use among children and 28% don’t have rules/limits around AI use.

“As AI becomes more accessible and integrated into everyday life, it is important that we communicate about digital literacy and work with children on how to use these tools effectively,” said Rachel Follmer, MD, developmental and behavioral pediatrician at Lurie Children’s. “Parents should have open conversations about risk and also benefits of using the technology.”

Take a look at the full report for more insights including guilt around AI use and what parents don’t trust about it.

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