I watched you tonight, after the kids were finally asleep, researching that new educational AI tool everyone’s talking about. Your face illuminated by the screen, not with stress from work emails, but with genuine curiosity about how this technology might help our little ones learn. In that quiet moment, I was struck by how much our world has changed since we were children, and how beautifully you navigate these changes for our family. We used to worry about screen time, now we’re discussing AI bedtime stories. The way you balance our traditional values with the possibilities of tomorrow—it’s one of the many things I admire about you.
The Quiet Revolution in Our Living Room
Remember when we used to worry about how much screen time was too much? Now we’re having conversations about which AI assistant might tell the best bedtime stories. It’s funny how quickly things change, isn’t it? I see how thoughtfully you approach each new device that enters our home.
You research, question, and consider how new tech fits our family rhythm. That little smart speaker in the kitchen? You made sure it would help with meal planning, not just play random music. The educational tablet you found for our daughter? You spent hours finding one that limits distractions while encouraging creative exploration and wonder.
The way you think through how each new tech fits our family—it gives me confidence we can embrace these changes without losing what makes us special. Making technology feel like an extension of our values, not a replacement.
Teaching Our Little Humans in a Digital World
Sometimes I catch you explaining these complex ideas to our kids in, like, the simplest terms. When our child asked about how the smart robot ‘thinks,’ I saw you turn it into a beautiful conversation about imagination and problem-solving.
That’s when it really hits me—you’re not just preparing them for a future with AI, but teaching them what makes them truly human. The way you balance tech literacy with emotional intelligence, creativity with critical thinking—it’s like watching you build their foundation brick by careful brick.
There have been evenings when you’ve been frustrated with how quickly technology moves, worried about keeping up. What you might not see is that in those moments, you’re showing our children something even more important than tech skills: showing them the courage to adapt, wisdom to question, and strength to keep learning. When the Wi-Fi went out, we built a fort and told stories by flashlight—reminding me of those childhood nights at my grandmother’s house with the 조쿠리 (traditional Korean floor mat) and steaming bowls of hot sujebi (hand-torn dough soup).
When Technology Meets Togetherness
Remember that weekend when the Wi-Fi went out? At first, there was panic—everyone reaching for devices that wouldn’t connect. But then something beautiful happened.
We ended up building that elaborate fort in the living room, telling stories by flashlight, laughing together without any digital distractions. In that moment, I saw you smile with joy in being truly present with our family. It reminded me of those early days when we were just dating, sharing that first bowl of jjajangmyeon with chopsticks—no phones, just us.
You have this remarkable ability to see when technology enhances our lives and when it gets in the way. Like the rule you established about no devices during dinner, or how you’ve turned our digital photo frame into a rotating gallery of family memories instead of just another screen. It’s these small boundaries that protect our connection.
You don’t reject technology outright—you make space for technology to exist alongside our human moments, never letting it overshadow what truly matters.
Small Steps, Big Hearts: Our Family’s Digital Journey
As I watch our family navigate this technological evolution, I’m constantly amazed by your quiet strength. You bring big, overwhelming concepts like AI down to a family level. You don’t have all the answers, and you’re okay with that. Instead, you show our children how to ask questions and be curious.
Together, we’re learning to be discerning consumers of technology, to use these tools to enhance our lives without letting them define us. Our family’s relationship with technology is built on love, not fear.
The most beautiful part of this journey is seeing how we’re navigating it as partners, as a team. When I’m unsure about a new device or app, I watch how you interact with it, how you consider its place in our home. And when you feel overwhelmed by the pace of change, I try to remind you of the wisdom you bring to these decisions. It’s like that time you taught our daughter how to make kimchi together—patience, precision, and a little bit of mess make for the most meaningful experiences.
Our family’s relationship with technology isn’t about having all the right devices or knowing the latest trends—it’s about approaching this new world with love, connection, and learning together. What if we saw technology not as something to fear, but as another tool in our parenting toolbox?
How do you balance technology and togetherness in your own family?
Source: OpenAI makes flurry of deals in drive towards for-profit model — AI giant teams up with Nvidia, Luxshare, Apple, and more, Tom’s Hardware, 2025/09/23