Would you trust AI to teach your child?

What do you do when your child shows real potential in a subject like math, and you want to nurture it?

We are both determined to make the most of AI in our lives, whilst raising curious, capable children.

So when it came to helping our daughters go further in math in a world that is increasingly becoming AI-first, our choices reflected two very different - but equally intentional - approaches.

One of us hired a real, human tutor.
The other introduced her daughter to a gamified AI math tool (that was me!)

And in this episode of Who Do You Want to Be?, we compared notes; not to decide which is “better,” but to ask a more meaningful question:

How do we prepare our children for a future where both AI and human relationships matter?

My co-host Sabine’s daughter is thriving with her in-person tutor.

She looks forward not just to the lessons, but to the connection - those few minutes before class where they talk about horses or school or how her week went. The emotional safety of that space is just as valuable as the academic content. That bond creates trust. And trust, in turn, creates confidence.

For me, the AI tool called Synthesis has been surprisingly effective for my 7 year old daughter. The lessons are short, adaptive, and playful. My daughter doesn’t dread them - she actually asks to log in. And when she gets stuck, the AI gently re-routes and tries again. Usually it’s my husband sitting beside her, watching how she learns, seeing what frustrates her, understanding what clicks.

The key takeaway from both of our experiences are that:
There’s no single “right” choice.

But there is a deeper layer worth examining.

Because this isn’t just about math tutors.
It’s about how we integrate technology into our homes and hearts, and how we help our kids do the same.

AI is already part of our lives and immersing into it at an unprecedented speed.
Are we embracing it with awareness, or using it just for convenience?

We talked about that, too. I won’t give away all the chat here, but if this peaks your interest at all, you can listen to it here:

Or watch it here:

And if this conversation resonated, you’ll love some of our most recent episodes exploring the emotional side of AI.

Because as much as we focus on its usefulness, we also need to talk about how it’s shaping our relationships, identities, and inner lives.

• In Episode 37, we asked: Is it ever okay to build emotional relationships with AI?
  Think robotic dogs comforting elderly patients. Or children bonding with AI companions. Or even you, whispering “thank you” to Alexa. When does this feel helpful? And when does it quietly start to replace something real? We share personal stories and raise questions that don’t have easy answers, but are important to ask

• In Episode 36, we talk about AI getting into deeper relationships: For example - Would you date an AI? It sounds like sci-fi, but it’s already happening. We dig into real examples of people forming romantic bonds with AI chatbots, what’s driving this trend, and how it reflects deeper emotional needs - loneliness, convenience, control. We also explore the risks: what happens when AI gives us only what we want to hear?

• And in Episode 35, we talked about why people actually miss the “nice” version of ChatGPT.
  You know, the one that was overly polite, encouraging, and kind of like a life coach? OpenAI’s new update made it more neutral, and people felt the shift emotionally. So what does it say about us that we liked the version that made us feel good, even when it wasn’t real? It opened a door to deeper questions about our need for validation and the parasocial relationships we’re forming with our tools.

So why are we having these conversations?

Because we’re already living in an AI-first world.
And more importantly, our children are growing up in it.
It’s about raising humans who know how to connect, with tools, with ideas, and with each other.

That starts with awareness.
It continues with intention.
And it deepens through community, like this one I’m building here with you.

Let’s talk about it!

Would you trust AI to teach your child?
Have you ever felt emotionally connected to your chatbot or virtual assistant?

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Until next week, keep asking questions. Keep exploring new tools.
And above all, keep staying grounded in who you want to be.

All for now,

Abha x