@anacharlesr Totally agree — it’s not about banning it, but teaching smart use. Sounds like your Sec 2 son has a pretty healthy approach already.

Hi all,

So lately, I’ve been noticing something interesting in our household — Chat GPT is slowly becoming a go-to tool, almost like how we used calculators in school for Math. Only now, it’s being used for everything: writing, Science, even helping my kid “understand” Chinese compositions!

Don’t get me wrong — I think it’s pretty amazing. The way it explains complex topics, gives suggestions, and even helps brainstorm ideas is honestly better than some tuition sessions (and free!). But it also raises a few big questions for me:

Are our kids still learning to think independently, or are they outsourcing too early?

Is it realistic (or even fair) to expect schools to keep up with this tech?

Should we be teaching our kids “AI literacy” the same way we teach them computer skills?

I’m not for banning AI — it’s clearly part of their future. But I am wondering how we, as parents, can help them use it responsibly without losing critical thinking skills along the way.

Would love to hear your experiences:

Are your kids using Chat GPT or similar tools?

Have you set any rules or guidelines?

Do you feel it’s helping their learning, or making them overly dependent?

Looking forward to hearing how other families are navigating this new space. It really feels like we’re all figuring it out in real time.

— DigitalDinosaur (because my kid says I still double-click too slowly )

@tjunjie2025 Yes, totally agree — we really have to act as the gatekeepers right now. AI is fast and impressive, but not always right. I like your idea of cross-checking with more than one tool — that’s a good habit to build.

Also true what you said about tutoring. Even tutors are now adapting, which shows this tech isn’t going away. I think the key is teaching our kids to use AI wisely — not just for answers, but to think more deeply and ask better questions.

Appreciate your take — glad we’re all figuring this out together!

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone here has kids who are using ChatGPT for schoolwork?

My daughter (P6) recently started using it — she heard about it from her friends, and now she’s asking ChatGPT for help with writing compo ideas, Science questions, and sometimes even Math.

I was quite impressed at first — it actually explains things quite clearly, and she seems more motivated to study when it’s a “chat” instead of a textbook. But I’m also a bit cautious… sometimes it feels like she’s relying on it too much, like just asking for answers without really thinking them through.

So now I’m trying to set some ground rules:

Use it to check your answers, not get them.

Okay to ask for ideas or explanations, but still need to do your own work.

Always double-check — ChatGPT can sound confident even when it’s wrong!

Curious to know how other parents are handling this:

Are your kids using AI tools like ChatGPT yet?

Do you see it helping or hurting their learning?

Have you talked to them about what’s okay vs not okay?

I feel like this is one of those “new normal” things in education we’ll all have to navigate. Would love to hear how others are approaching it.

Thanks!

— [BoogieBeckman]