AI, Learning and Parenting: What Every Parent Needs to Know

As AI becomes part of everyday life, many parents wonder whether it is helping or hindering their children's development. Should children learn with AI or without it? To answer that question, we need to understand both the technology and ourselves. "If families are going to spend time with technology, don't just consume. Create something together." In this episode, we speak with Ian Tan, a lecturer at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at Nanyang Technological University and a generative AI coach, who offers a refreshing perspective: the biggest challenge is not AI itself, but our understanding of learning, parenting, and human growth. Rather than focusing on keeping pace with technology, Ian encourages parents to return to the fundamentals by developing AI literacy, nurturing curiosity, strengthening values, and helping children build genuine expertise. He emphasises that AI amplifies existing habits and character, making it even more important for families to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and meaningful human connections. -- Focus on the Family Singapore is hosting our very first podcast community event, Beyond the Mic: A Live Podcast Experience for Couples and Parents — and you’re invited! Join us for a special time of connection and meaningful conversations, featuring popular guests from our podcast community. Meet the voices behind the episodes, connect with fellow listeners, and pick up practical insights for marriage, parenting, and family life. Find out more: www.family.org.sg/Beyondthemic -- If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Spotify, Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends. You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Please note that if you are based in Singapore, as a donor-supported charity with Institution of a Public Character status, all monthly and one-time donations of $50 and above, will qualify for 250% tax deduction.