AI for Parents Checklist

Checklist: Help Your Child Use AI Safely and Wisely

Answer a few questions to receive a practical, age-appropriate checklist for talking with your child, setting family rules, protecting privacy, and supporting responsible AI use.

Your answers stay in your browser and are not saved. Please do not enter your child's name or other identifying information.

Before you start

  • Required questions: questions marked with * must be answered before the checklist can be created.
  • No accounts, no sign-in, no cookies used for tracking, and no analytics profiling of your answers.
  • Nothing you type is sent to a server or database. Everything is processed on this device and disappears when you close or refresh the page.
  • Please leave out names, birthdates, addresses, schools, photos, health details, or other personal information about you or your child.
  • This tool is intended for use by a parent, guardian, or caregiver who is 18 or older — not by children.
  • General educational guidance only. It is not legal, medical, mental-health, or professional advice.
  • If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental-health support in the U.S., call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
  • If you share a device, use “Start Over” when you finish so your answers are cleared.
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Section 1 of 4

About the Child

Child's age *

Required. Pick the age in years from the list, or choose “Prefer not to say.” Age sets how the advice is worded.

Child's grade *

Required. Choose the grade your child is in now. Pick “Not sure” or “Not applicable” if it doesn't fit.

How much do you think your child currently uses AI? *

Required. Choose one. Your best guess is fine — “I am not sure” is a valid answer.

Section 2 of 4

Current AI Use

Which AI tool or app is your child using?

Optional. Type the app name, or check “I don't know.” Please don't include usernames or account details.

What is your child using AI for? *

Required. Check every box that applies — there is no limit. Choose “I am not sure” if you don't know yet.

How often does your child use AI? *

Required. Choose the one option closest to a typical week.

How does your child usually use AI? *

Required. Choose one — how much adult supervision is usually present.

Section 3 of 4

Understanding and Rules

What does your child already understand about AI?

Optional. Check every box that applies — you can select as many as you like.

Which family AI rules are already in place?

Optional. Check every box that applies — you can select as many as you like.

Does the child's school have rules about AI?

Optional. Choose one.

Section 4 of 4

Parent Concerns

How confident are you that you understand how your child uses AI?

Optional. Choose one.

What is your main concern? *

Required. Choose the single concern that matters most right now. Pick “Something else” to type your own.

Has your child had any of these experiences while using AI? *

Required. Check every box that applies — there is no limit. If none apply, choose “None of these” — that counts as an answer.

What is the most important AI decision you need to make for your child right now? *

Required. Check every box that applies — at least one. These become your “Start Here” actions.

Is there anything else you want the checklist to consider?

Optional. Please do not include names or identifying details. Maximum 300 characters.

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Final privacy reminder

Your answers stay in your browser and are not saved. Nothing is sent to a server, database, or analytics service. Your checklist is created only on this device.

What you'll get

  • A short summary of where your family stands with AI right now.
  • “Start Here” actions you can check off as you complete them.
  • Conversation starters written for your child's age and grade.
  • Suggested family AI rules and privacy protections.
  • Questions to investigate about the tool your child is using.
  • Warning signs to keep watching, and when to get more help.

What happens next

  1. Your checklist appears on this page in a few seconds — no email required.
  2. Check off items as you go, then copy the checklist as plain text, or print it / save it as a PDF with one tap — the PDF is created by your browser on your device.
  3. Your answers and checklist are never saved or sent anywhere; closing this page or choosing “Start Over” erases them.