Telling a Parent You've Been Talking to a Chatbot About Hard Stuff

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is one reason many teens turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Character.AI when they're dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship problems?

   1. They're required by most schools
   2. They have medical degrees and can prescribe medication
   3. They're available at 2am when teens can't sleep
   4. They're cheaper than talking to friends

2. Why does the lesson say it's important to tell a parent that you've been talking to an AI chatbot about difficult feelings?

   1. So they can help you find a therapist
   2. So they can punish you for using AI
   3. So they can read your chat logs
   4. So they can talk to the chatbot instead

3. What does the lesson say is a sign that talking to a chatbot about heavy stuff actually indicates?

   1. That you're addicted to technology
   2. That you need a person, not that you don't
   3. That you don't really have problems
   4. That you're too mature for help

4. If a teen tells a parent 'I've been talking to ChatGPT about my anxiety because I didn't know how to start this conversation — can we talk about getting me a therapist?', how might most parents respond?

   1. By calling the school counselor
   2. By getting the teen a therapist
   3. By grounding the teen for a month
   4. By taking away the teen's phone

5. What does the lesson say about the phrase 'I want to start seeing a therapist'?

   1. It's a complete sentence — you don't have to justify it
   2. It's not a good enough reason on its own
   3. Parents will say no unless you explain more
   4. You need to name your specific problem first

6. What is a sliding-scale community therapist?

   1. One who specializes in technology issues
   2. One who works without any training
   3. One who adjusts fees based on what you can afford
   4. One who only meets on weekends

7. The lesson calls 'Can I see a therapist?' one of the most adult sentences a teen can say. Why?

   1. Because it shows maturity to ask for professional help
   2. Because it rhymes
   3. Because it uses the word 'please'
   4. Because it's longer than most teen sentences

8. What does the 'Try it!' section of the lesson suggest a teen do before talking to a parent?

   1. Write down one sentence that names the thing
   2. Research five different therapists
   3. Print out all chat logs to share
   4. Practice lying to get out of trouble

9. If a teen is on a parent's insurance but wants privacy in therapy, what option does the lesson suggest?

   1. Ask friends for hidden therapist recommendations
   2. Use a fake name at a regular therapist
   3. Ask about a sliding-scale community therapist
   4. Don't seek therapy at all

10. The lesson compares AI chatbots to actual care. What does it say AI is NOT the same as?

    1. A complete waste of time
    2. An interesting conversation
    3. Actual care from a real therapist
    4. A fun hobby

11. What is the main message or 'big idea' of this lesson?

    1. Telling a parent you've been using AI for mental health opens the door to getting real help
    2. Parents always ground teens who use AI
    3. AI chatbots are dangerous and should be banned
    4. Teens should never talk to anyone about their problems

12. What might happen if a teen frames the conversation as 'I have a problem and need help' rather than just admitting to using AI?

    1. Parents will punish them immediately
    2. Parents will call the police
    3. Parents are more likely to respond with support
    4. Parents will ignore the request

13. What does the lesson say happens after the hardest part — saying the sentence that names the thing?

    1. The conversation has somewhere to go
    2. The teen gets grounded automatically
    3. Nothing changes
    4. The parents will definitely say no

14. What does the lesson imply about parents who have good insurance through work?

    1. The teen might still want privacy and should know about sliding-scale options
    2. The teen should automatically use the family insurance
    3. The teen doesn't need therapy if parents have good insurance
    4. The teen must tell parents everything about the AI chats

15. Why does the lesson say the sentence 'Can I see a therapist?' is powerful?

    1. Because it shows a teen is ready for adult-level self-care
    2. Because parents can't say no to it
    3. Because therapists are always free
    4. Because it makes parents happy