Are you worried your kids might let AI do their thinking for them?

On this episode, Alex and Dr. Aliza dig into the questions parents ask most and share a practical roadmap for raising curious, confident, and discerning kids who can use AI without losing their edge. Whether it's developing everyday habits to build critical thinking or setting clear boundaries for schoolwork, we show how to help your kids become AI ready — fluent with AI tools, appropriately skeptical, and proud of their human advantage.

We start by unpacking what AI readiness looks like at home and in class:

• Using AI as a tutor, not a shortcut
• Asking for hints and feedback instead of final answers
• Testing understanding by explaining concepts in their own words.

From there, the conversation shifts to AI ethics around cheating and why expectations should be set by teachers up front. Cheating isn’t new, but trust matters and class assignments should clarify when AI is and isn't welcome.

We also look at AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes. For this, we offer simple, repeatable checks that kids can use right away:

• Pause, ask what would make this true
• Verify the info through a second source.
• Look for who benefits if you believe it.

Finally, we talk timing and development: when to introduce AI, how to avoid leapfrogging core skills, and why creative success still depends on taste and craft. You can’t speed-run taste — hours of practice, feedback, and iteration teach judgment that AI can’t replace.

aiEDU: The AI Education Project

• aiEDU.org
• linkedin.com/company/aiedu/