I just stumbled upon something that made my dad-heart soar! Picture this—no, really, close your eyes for a sec! Grandparents in their 80s diving headfirst into AI learning, proving it’s never too late to grow. Ever wonder what our kids’ tech-savvy futures look like?
Embracing AI at Every Age
When I read about octogenarians studying prompt engineering strategies, it struck me like lightning: our kids will experience technological shifts we can’t even imagine. Rather than fear this, let’s help them grow adaptability skills through play and exploration. Seeing my own parents’ joy in learning reminds me—growth isn’t age-limited.
Creating Learning Bridges Between Generations
This revelation sparks an idea—let’s make tech learning as natural as sharing hearty stew recipes across generations. Imagine little hands creating digital art with grandma via AI tools, or grandpa explaining chatbots during weekend visits between slurps of soup. These become beautiful memory-making opportunities that teach emotional intelligence alongside technical skills.
Want three instant ways to blend play with tech literacy? 1) Turn chatbot conversations into bedtime story collaborations (“Let’s ask AI to continue the dragon tale!”); 2) Use image generators during arts & crafts time (“What if we designed a robot squirrel?”); 3) Make prompt engineering a dinner table game (“Who can give the clearest instructions to create a silly sandwich recipe?”).
The Real Superpower We’re Nurturing
When 82-year-old Luis studies AI not because he has to, but because he wants to finish strong, we glimpse what truly matters: that lifelong learning mindset we’re cultivating in our kids today. Instead of fixating on flashy tools (they’ll be outdated before we know it!), let’s focus on nurturing curiosity and resilience.
This week, try swapping one “don’t touch that screen” moment with “show me what you’re discovering.” You might just witness their eyes light up—the same joy lighting up our elders learning to speak AI’s language.
Source: How workers in their 80s and 90s are embracing AI: ‘I want to finish strong’, Business Insider, 2025/08/31