Talking to Tweens About AI: What Experts Recommend

Nearly two-thirds of tweens use AI at least monthly, yet close to half say a parent or guardian has never talked with them about using it safely. This PBS News investigation lays out how caregivers can start age-appropriate conversations about AI’s limitations, data privacy, and the difference between a chatbot and a real relationship. It offers concrete talking points educators and parents can use to build AI literacy at home and in the classroom.

Primary Source (Recommended): "Don't know how to talk to your tween about AI? Here's where to start." PBS NewsHour, 28 Aug. 2026, https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/why-the-tween-years-are-a-good-time-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-ai.

Secondary Source: "Talking to Tweens About AI: What Experts Recommend." Bytes & Insights, Learn 21, 10 Sept. 2026.