How to Talk to Your Parents About AI

End-of-lesson check

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1. Where are most parents getting their information about AI that leaves them feeling scared or confused?

   1. News headlines that focus on dramatic or alarming stories
   2. Academic research papers published by universities
   3. AI company's official marketing materials
   4. Social media influencers who make AI videos for fun

2. Why does showing a parent something cool you did with AI before asking for more freedom work as a strategy?

   1. It proves you already know everything about AI so they can't say no
   2. It makes them feel guilty for not understanding technology
   3. It demonstrates you use AI productively, making them more likely to trust you with more freedom
   4. It annoys them so they'll agree just to make you stop showing things

3. What does the lesson say happens when you bring up AI risks (like deepfakes or privacy) before your parents do?

   1. Parents become more suspicious and ground you
   2. The risks become real and you lose your AI access
   3. Nothing happens — they ignore what you say
   4. Parents appreciate that you've thought through the downsides and are more likely to agree to your requests

4. In this lesson, what is a 'family agreement' regarding AI?

   1. A document that explains how AI works in your school
   2. A set of specific rules a family creates together about what you can and cannot do with AI
   3. A form you sign to get permission to use AI tools
   4. A contract between you and a tech company

5. What does 'scaffolded autonomy' mean in the context of this lesson?

   1. Gradually earning more trust and freedom with AI as you demonstrate responsibility
   2. Teaching your parents how to use AI
   3. Using AI to do your homework for you
   4. Getting full freedom to use AI immediately with no rules

6. Which of these is recommended as a good first step in the lesson?

   1. Pick a low-pressure moment to show them something cool you did with AI
   2. Lecture them about why their concerns are wrong
   3. Send them a long article about AI regulation
   4. Write a formal letter to your parents about AI

7. Why does the lesson suggest offering to teach parents one cool use of AI?

   1. To get them to buy you better computer equipment
   2. To make them dependent on you so they'll say yes to everything
   3. To show off how much better you are with technology
   4. To help them understand AI better, which builds mutual trust and removes their fear of the unknown

8. What kind of teen does the lesson say gets more trust and freedom with AI?

   1. One who argues loudly for their rights
   2. One who promises never to use AI again
   3. One who hides their AI use from parents
   4. One who has already shown they've thought through the risks

9. What is 'informed consent' in the context of this lesson?

   1. A feature in AI that asks for permission before doing things
   2. Permission given by parents after understanding both the benefits and risks of AI
   3. A legal document required by AI companies
   4. A class you take at school about AI

10. Which of these is NOT mentioned as an example of what you might show parents you use AI for?

    1. Video game playing
    2. Creative projects
    3. Code writing
    4. Homework help

11. What is the main goal of a teen-led conversation about AI rules, as described in this lesson?

    1. To convince parents that AI is completely safe
    2. To prove that parents don't understand technology
    3. To impress friends with how cool you are with AI
    4. To get smart freedom instead of blanket bans

12. Why might a parent who is confused about AI be more likely to say no to your requests?

    1. They don't care about your success
    2. They want you to fail
    3. They haven't seen evidence that you use AI responsibly
    4. They prefer to say no to everything

13. What should you propose that includes specific dos and don'ts?

    1. A weekly report on everything you do
    2. A promise to share your password
    3. A list of AI tools you want to use
    4. A family AI agreement

14. The lesson mentions that teens have a chance to lead a conversation because they are the ones who actually what?

    1. Teach AI classes
    2. Use these tools in daily life
    3. Own AI companies
    4. Read all the AI news headlines

15. What risk does the lesson mention that you should bring up proactively?

    1. AI will take over the world
    2. Your grades will automatically improve
    3. AI might become too smart
    4. Addiction risk