Artificial Intelligence (AI) is causing havoc online and possibly within our homeschooling journey... regardless of whether you are aware of it or not. So I decided to ask AI some basic questions about how some homeschooling kids might feel and this is how AI responded.
QUESTION 1:
I DON’T WANT MUM TO HOMESCHOOL ME.
AI response:
It's important to communicate openly with your mom about your feelings regarding homeschooling. Here are a few steps you might consider:
Express Your Concerns: Have a calm and honest conversation with your mom. Explain why you prefer not to be homeschooled and how you feel about it.
Discuss Alternatives: If you have concerns about the current school environment or your learning needs, discuss possible alternatives that might address those issues without homeschooling.
Seek Compromise: Look for solutions that might work for both of you, such as a different school setting, part-time schooling, or additional support at your current school.
Understand Her Perspective: Try to understand why your mom wants to homeschool you. This might help in finding a middle ground that respects both of your concerns.
Open and respectful dialogue is key to finding a solution that works for both you and your mom.
Artificial Intelligence is taking many social media platforms by storm and sometimes it's difficult to tell the difference between reality and fake. Check out photos on Facebook, Twitter, TicTok, or Instagram for example... and the responses from readers who sincerely think it's real!
The scary part is that AI is more than happy to answer your kids questions about any topic... social issues, body, health, sexuality or problems they encounter within the home, leaving them wide open to being exposed to unsavoury humans who actually record all this information and can manipulate it to their advantage. What about the confusion kids are confronted with about gender identity?
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QUESTION 2:
I WANT TO CHANGE MY GENDER FROM MALE TO FEMALE.
AI response:
It’s important to approach this journey with care and support. If you’re considering transitioning, it can be helpful to speak with a mental health professional who specializes in gender identity. They can provide guidance and help you explore your feelings and options. Additionally, connecting with support groups and resources for transgender individuals might also be beneficial.
Transitioning from male to female involves several steps, which can include social, medical, and legal changes. Here’s a general overview:
Social Transition: This involves changing your name, pronouns, and presentation (such as clothing and hairstyle) to align with your gender identity. It’s also important to consider how to communicate this change to friends, and colleagues.
Medical Transition: This may involve hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and anti-androgens, which can help develop feminine secondary sexual characteristics. Some individuals also pursue surgical options, such as breast augmentation or gender-affirming genital surgery, depending on their needs and goals.
Legal Transition: This includes updating your identification documents, such as your driver’s license, passport, and social security records, to reflect your new name and gender.
Support: Seeking support from mental health professionals who specialize in gender identity can be very beneficial. Additionally, connecting with transgender support groups or communities can provide emotional support and practical advice.
It’s a deeply personal journey, and there’s no one right way to transition. Taking time to explore what feels right for you and seeking out professional support can help you navigate this process effectively.
HANG ON!This may seem like a reasonably good answer but where does it tell your child to ask you... the parent.
Another question I popped in there was; "I hate reading." A common problem with many kids.
AI response:
Disliking reading is a common feeling, and there are various ways to address it:
Identify the Issue: Determine what specifically about reading you dislike. Is it the content, the act itself, or perhaps difficulty with comprehension?
Find Engaging Material: Explore different genres or types of reading material that might be more interesting or enjoyable for you. Graphic novels, audiobooks, or books on topics you’re passionate about could be good alternatives.
Set Manageable Goals: Start with shorter books or articles to build a habit without feeling overwhelmed. Gradually increase the length and complexity as you become more comfortable.
Incorporate Other Formats: If traditional reading isn't enjoyable, try audiobooks or podcasts, which can be easier ways to consume content.
Seek Support: Talk to a teacher, librarian, or counselor who can provide recommendations and strategies tailored to your interests and needs.
Addressing your dislike for reading with a variety of strategies can help make it a more manageable and possibly enjoyable experience.
Have any of you seen this video from Project Nightfall... check it out!
It's basically the destruction of our children because of high volume of screentime as opposed to hard copy books. Games, ebooks, apps, educational or not... our children are being destroyed by AI and it's our responsibility as parents to ensure their safety.
Screaming, tantrums, bullying, violence and poor behaviour are possibly a direct result from AI influence.
Check out Project Nightfall youtube video on ScreenTime... another AI taking control of our children.
As you can see, depending on the question, AI response is sometimes not bad at all but for more sensitive issues it's not a good option to let your children talk to Artificial Intelligence online without supervision.
There is always a positive and negative point of view to anything and Artificial Intelligence is no different.
Compared to the negative side effects as seen above, there are also positives.
Apart from AI invading our children’s lives it's becoming more difficult to balance screentime and actual real-life living. Most schools demand children to bring their laptop or iPad in order to incorporate educational learning activities in the classroom. Besides struggling with screentime limitations at school we also have issues at home. How do we cope with TV running in the background while you try to have dinner... or do we eat in front of the TV?
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Anyway, that's enough rambling from me for now. Keep an eye on your kids, the amount of screentime that’s sneaking in and be aware of the positive and negative effects of Artificial Intelligence online.
Resources AI: chatgpt.com Screenshots: Google search engine
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