What Makes a Chatbot Kid-Safe (and How to Spot One)

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1. What is a key feature of kid-safe chatbots?

   1. They ask for your phone number to start
   2. They block scary or grown-up topics
   3. They show lots of ads
   4. They let you chat for hours without stopping

2. What does the word 'filters' mean when talking about kid-safe chatbots?

   1. A special button that makes the bot faster
   2. A way to change your profile picture
   3. Games you can play while waiting
   4. Tools that block bad words or scary topics

3. Why should kid-safe chatbots NOT ask for your personal information like your address or school?

   1. So the bot can remember your birthday
   2. To make the conversations funnier
   3. To keep you safe from strangers online
   4. So the chatbot can call you

4. When a chatbot asks for parent setup first, what is it trying to do?

   1. Make the setup take twice as long
   2. Stop you from using it ever
   3. Get your parents' credit card number
   4. Make sure a grown-up says it's okay to use

5. Which of these is a WARNING sign that a chatbot might NOT be kid-safe?

   1. It needs a parent to say yes
   2. It blocks scary topics
   3. It has a time limit for chatting
   4. It asks for your home address

6. What is the purpose of time limits on kid-safe chatbots?

   1. To test how fast you can type
   2. To stop kids from spending too much time online
   3. To save the company money on data
   4. To make the chatbot seem more popular

7. Why is it a good sign when a chatbot has NO ads or sneaky links?

   1. The chatbot needs ads to work
   2. Ads can trick kids into clicking bad stuff
   3. Ads make the chatbot slower
   4. The chatbot would be too quiet

8. What does it mean if a chatbot says it has 'grown-up checks' built in?

   1. The chatbot only talks to teachers
   2. The chatbot checks if you're hungry
   3. The chatbot grows taller over time
   4. Adults have set up safety rules for kids

9. You find a chatbot that promises free stuff if you click links inside the chat. What should you do?

   1. Tell a grown-up—it might not be kid-safe
   2. Share it with all your friends
   3. Use it without telling anyone
   4. Click the links to see what you win

10. Which sentence best describes what makes a chatbot 'kid-safe'?

    1. It has filters, no personal info needed, and parent permission
    2. It costs money to use
    3. It plays music and tells jokes
    4. It only works at school

11. A chatbot won't talk about violent movies. What feature is this showing?

    1. A way to make conversations longer
    2. A love of the same movies you like
    3. A broken chat system
    4. Filters that block scary topics

12. What should you do if a chatbot asks you to keep your chats secret from your parents?

    1. Keep chatting secretly
    2. Try to find a workaround
    3. Show it to your friends at school
    4. Stop using it and tell a grown-up right away

13. How can you check if a chatbot is really kid-safe?

    1. Count how many emojis it has
    2. Look for parent setup, time limits, and no scary topics
    3. See if it works on your phone
    4. Check if it uses the color blue

14. What is the MAIN reason kid-safe chatbots exist?

    1. To replace human teachers
    2. To make more money than regular chatbots
    3. To protect kids from unsafe content and strangers
    4. To help kids do their homework faster

15. Your friend shows you a chatbot that works without any grown-up permission. What should you think?

    1. It works better than other chatbots
    2. It was made just for fun
    3. It must be the best chatbot ever
    4. It might not be safe for kids