Your Teen's First AI Relationship: What Parents Must Know About AI, Schools & Emotional Development

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 

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