I was watching you help our kiddo with homework the other night, the glow of the tablet screen illuminating both your faces. That moment when they asked the AI assistant for help with a math problem, and it gave them an answer that was just… off. I saw that flicker in your eyes—the same one I feel in mine. That mix of wonder at this incredible technology and that deep, parental instinct that whispers ‘but who’s watching the watchers?’ It’s in these quiet moments, after the kids are asleep, that we find ourselves talking about these things—about how to embrace the future while keeping our little ones safe. You know?
The Weight of That Question
I see how you carry it—that unspoken worry about who answers when the technology gets it wrong.
It’s in the way you double-check the AI’s suggestions, the gentle reminders to our little one that ‘even smart helpers make mistakes sometimes.’ You have this beautiful way of balancing excitement with caution, of letting them explore while keeping one hand on the safety rail.
I watch you navigating this new world with such grace, teaching them to question while still believing in possibility. It’s the same careful dance we do as partners—trusting each other while knowing we’ll always have each other’s backs when things don’t go as planned.
A Quiet Superpower
There’s something remarkable about watching you guide our children through this digital landscape. The way you can explain complex concepts in simple terms—comparing AI mistakes to a GPS suggesting a wrong turn, or talking about responsibility like who fixes a borrowed toy that breaks.
You have this innate understanding that it’s not about fear, but about building wisdom alongside wonder. I see the care you take in these conversations, making sure our kids feel empowered rather than anxious.
It’s in these small teaching moments that I see the strength of your love—the way you’re preparing them not just to use technology, but to understand it, to question it, to shape it.
The Strength I See in You
I watch you balancing it all—the excitement of new possibilities with the protective instinct that never sleeps. There’s a particular kind of strength in how you approach these challenges, not with alarm but with thoughtful curiosity.
The way you suggest we check answers together, or the gentle reminders that ‘even the smartest tools have glitchy days.’ It reminds me of how we parent together—acknowledging that sometimes things won’t be perfect, but what matters is how we handle it together.
That shared commitment to creating a space where our children can explore safely, where mistakes become learning opportunities rather than reasons for fear.
Our Shared Adventure
In the quiet of these evenings, I find myself thinking about the world we’re helping them navigate. It’s not about having all the answers—heaven knows we don’t—but about approaching it together with open hearts and watchful eyes.
I see the way you blend caution with curiosity, teaching them to embrace technology while understanding its limits. It’s the same balance we strive for in our partnership—trusting each other completely while knowing we’ll always be there to catch each other.
This journey of raising future-proof kids isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. About being there to guide, to question, to wonder right alongside them—isn’t that what makes this journey so incredible?
Source: Who is liable for AI? With Dr Anat Lior | The Ballpark podcast, Lse.ac.uk, 2025-09-23