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✨ This Week: AI and Creativity — Can a Bot Be Original?
👋 Welcome back to AI Parenting Guide!
Last week, my daughter showed me a “rap” she wrote for music class.
It rhymed. It flowed. It even referenced Shakespeare.
Turns out… ChatGPT wrote it.
She said, “I added two lines, so it’s still mine, right?”
Let’s talk about how AI is mixing with creativity — and what that means for kids growing up with remix tools in their pockets.
📬 In This Issue:
What “creative” AI actually does
Popular tools teens are using for art, music, and writing
The blurred line between help and replacement
This week’s career spotlight: creative jobs that are safe vs those AI is already doing
🎨 Can AI Be Creative?
Not really. But it looks like it.
AI tools don’t “think” or feel. They remix — blending what they’ve seen into something new-ish. That’s why:
A poem might sound deep but doesn’t really mean anything
A drawing looks cool but feels… flat
A song could sound original — until it copies a real artist’s style
Still, teens love these tools — and they’re everywhere.
⚡ Tools Kids Are Using to “Create” with AI
DALL·E / Canva AI – create artwork or logos in seconds
Suno / Boomy – generate AI songs based on short prompts
ChatGPT / Grammarly – help write poems, essays, and stories
Lumen5 / CapCut AI – quick AI video edits for school or social
These tools aren’t cheating — but they’re definitely doing a lot of the work.
✅ What Parents Can Do
Ask what part was “them” and what part was “the app”
Encourage creating before asking AI for help
Celebrate effort and messy drafts — not just polished results
Talk about voice, style, and originality: What makes it theirs?
💬 Conversation Starters
“Do you think AI can be truly creative?”
“How would you feel if someone else used AI to ‘beat’ your art in a contest?”
“If you use AI for ideas, does that still count as your work?”
💼 How AI Is Changing Jobs
🟢 Safe Job: Animator / Creative Director
Original storytelling, emotional tone, and leading big projects still need humans.
⚠️ At-Risk Job: Logo Designer (Basic)
AI tools can now generate hundreds of logo ideas instantly — tough competition for simple design work.
🧰 Resource of the Week
Tool: Canva AI
Easy, fun, and safe for kids — just make sure they’re not relying on it to do all the thinking.
🔜 Coming Next Week
AI and Mental Health: Helpful, Harmful, or Just Confusing?
We’ll explore AI therapy bots, emotional support tools, and what to watch for when kids “talk” to AI.
📚 Reading of the Week: The Art of Screen Time by Anya Kamenetz
Struggling to find the right balance between screens and real-life moments? The Art of Screen Time offers evidence-based, practical strategies to help your family navigate tech use without the guilt. Unlike heavier reads on digital citizenship, Kamenetz keeps it light and relatable, answering the big question: "How much tech is okay?" Perfect for parents who want a flexible, research-backed approach to raising kids in a digital world.
👉 Visit Anya’s website for more..
P.S. Want more? Reply to this email with your biggest screen-time challenge—we might feature tips in a future issue!
📢 What We Recommend
Help Your Kids Learn AI the Fun Way
Want to spark your child’s curiosity about AI? The Generative AI for Kids course on Coursera is a fun, beginner-friendly introduction designed especially for young minds. Kids learn how tools like ChatGPT and DALL·E work—while getting creative with projects along the way.
Made for Parents & Young Learners
Whether you’re exploring AI as a family or want a safe way to introduce tech skills, this free course is a great starting point. It’s engaging, age-appropriate, and requires no prior coding knowledge.
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Let’s build a smarter generation together — one tip at a time.
Ed @ AI Parenting Guide
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