Instructions for parents: how to behave with children in relationships with AI

The article offers parents practical recommendations for children's interaction with artificial intelligence. It cites data: Israeli children start using AI at an average age of 10, 96% of teenagers use chatbots, and 61% feel that AI replaces the need to consult with parents. The main rule: until age 18, AI should not be a source of emotional support. Joint use, development of critical thinking and creative skills are recommended.

The article is addressed to parents concerned about the influence of artificial intelligence on children. The author, Eyal Marcus, states that children are already actively using AI, outpacing parental control. Data from a Bezeq report is cited: the average age of starting AI use in Israel is 10. A study by the Israel Internet Association and the organization 'Elem' shows that 96% of teenagers use AI chats, 85% daily. A key alarming indicator: 61% of teenagers believe that AI replaces the need to consult with parents. The main rule, based on Common Sense Media recommendations: until age 18, AI should not be a source of emotional support. The article offers practical steps: joint use of AI for creative tasks (creating games, videos, websites), developing critical thinking through finding AI errors, and turning the child into a 'teacher' for parents. It emphasizes that AI is a statistical model without consciousness, and it is important to explain this to children. The article is educational and advisory in nature, without obvious signs of propaganda or commerce.