When You Babysit: AI Boundaries for Little Kids

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1. A 7-year-old asks to chat alone with an AI companion app on a tablet. What should the babysitter do?

   1. Tell the child the app is broken and suggest a different game
   2. Ask the child to wait until their parents come home
   3. Allow it because the app is designed for kids
   4. Decline and use AI together for a creative activity instead

2. The child wants to use an AI image generator to make pictures. What's the safest approach?

   1. Refuse entirely because image generators are dangerous
   2. Sit with the child and use it together for appropriate prompts
   3. Let them use it freely since it's creative, not chat-based
   4. Give them the tablet and check on them every few minutes

3. The parents didn't mention any AI rules when you arrived. What's the best first step?

   1. Ask the parents what their AI rules are before the job starts
   2. Assume they have no rules and let the kids use AI freely
   3. Wait to see if the kids bring up AI use
   4. Check the tablet settings for parental controls

4. You notice the child is alone in their bedroom using a tablet with AI apps. What's wrong with this situation?

   1. Screens should be in shared rooms, not bedrooms
   2. Bedrooms are fine as long as the door is open
   3. Nothing is wrong if the apps are kid-friendly
   4. The child should be using a laptop instead

5. Why are companion chatbot apps specifically restricted for children under 13?

   1. Because they use too much battery
   2. Because the AI might teach the child incorrect facts
   3. Because they are designed for adult interaction and lack appropriate safeguards
   4. Because they require a credit card to use

6. What makes AI different from regular apps when supervising children?

   1. AI apps are more fun so kids use them longer
   2. AI can generate new content rather than just displaying pre-made content
   3. AI is always safe because it's smart
   4. AI requires internet access while regular apps don't

7. A 9-year-old asks, 'Can the AI be my friend?' What's the appropriate response?

   1. The AI doesn't exist so it can't be your friend
   2. Yes, the AI is your friend
   3. No, but we can use it together for fun activities
   4. Ask the parents what to say

8. What risk do AI image generators pose that regular apps might not?

   1. They are harder to close
   2. They can generate inappropriate or unexpected images
   3. They drain battery faster
   4. They use more data

9. The lesson says you are 'the adult in the room.' What does this mean regarding AI?

   1. You should let the child decide what AI to use
   2. You must ask the child for permission before using AI
   3. You can use AI however you want
   4. You are responsible for making safe AI decisions for the child

10. Why might open-ended chat with AI be riskier than using it for creative story ideas?

    1. Stories are more fun than chat
    2. Open-ended chat can lead to unpredictable topics and content
    3. Chat uses more data
    4. Creative stories require more supervision

11. What specific question about AI should you ask parents before babysitting?

    1. What AI apps do you have installed?
    2. How old is your child?
    3. Do you use AI?
    4. What are your AI rules?

12. What happens when you follow the lesson's advice and ask parents about AI rules?

    1. The parents will think you're too young to babysit
    2. The parents will refuse to hire you again
    3. Nothing changes in how they view you
    4. You elevate yourself from babysitter to professional

13. Why should screens with AI be in shared spaces rather than bedrooms?

    1. Kids sleep better without tablets
    2. Shared spaces allow for supervision and quick intervention if needed
    3. Bedrooms are too small for tablets
    4. Bedrooms have poor Wi-Fi

14. What is a content filter in the context of children's AI use?

    1. A parental control app
    2. A setting that blocks certain websites
    3. A way to make images black and white
    4. A tool that prevents AI from generating inappropriate content

15. What does 'age-appropriate use' mean for AI with children?

    1. Letting kids use any AI they want
    2. Letting children choose their own AI activities
    3. Using AI in ways suited to a child's developmental stage and maturity
    4. Only using AI during school hours