Is AI helping or hurting our kids?

Education and technology expert Anya Kamenetz joins the AI Parenting Institute to cut through the fear and hype around artificial intelligence in childhood.

In this eye-opening conversation, we explore:

1. The shocking story of a 9th grader's first AI relationship (and breakup)

2. Why generational justice matters more than ever in the AI age

3. How to balance screen time when AI is infinitely engaging

4. What schools should teach when AI can provide all the answers

5. The ethics of AI in education: cheating vs. learning tool

6. Social-emotional development in an age of AI companions

7. Practical scenarios: when to say yes or no to AI in family life

Anya Kamenetz is the author of "The Art of Screen Time" and a leading voice on education, technology, and childhood development. She writes The Golden Hour on Substack and has been guiding families through tech transitions for years.

This isn't about banning technology; it's about empowering families to thrive alongside it.

KEY TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction

2:17 - Anya's journey into education & tech

3:58 - The teen's first AI relationship story

5:24 - What is generational justice?

7:36 - AI and inequality in education

9:31 - Screen time philosophy in the AI age

12:09 - Yes/No scenarios for parents

14:17 - The future of assessment beyond tests

16:32 - Skills kids need when AI has all the answers

17:56 - AI's impact on student stress and anxiety

20:11 - Social-emotional development and AI companions

Find Rayyan:

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_YveALQKZud6U6wycjqi_w

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04rVPTbIla73sVxPL?si=96d802812f384582

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-parenting-institute-podcast/id1843665900

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/

Find Anya:

http://www.anyakamenetz.net/

https://thegoldenhour.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips