What to do when your teen replaces you with a chatbot
Many teens are forming intense relationships with chatbots, often confiding in them instead of their parents. This trend has raised concerns among mental health professionals about the potential negative impacts on adolescent well-being. Experts suggest that parents can help rebuild trust and communication with their children to counteract this dependency on AI.
- ▪Dr. Matthew Leahy treats adolescents who have developed strong attachments to chatbots.
- ▪Intense chatbot relationships can lead to isolation and reliance on AI for emotional support.
- ▪Recent surveys indicate that many young girls prefer AI for homework help and entertainment recommendations.
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Home > Life > Health & Wellness > Mental Health What to do when your teen replaces you with a chatbot A practical guide to getting your child back from a chatbot. By Rebecca Ruiz Rebecca Ruiz Senior Reporter Rebecca Ruiz is a Senior Reporter at Mashable. She frequently covers mental health, digital culture, and technology. Her areas of expertise include suicide prevention, screen use and mental health, parenting, youth well-being, and meditation and mindfulness. Rebecca's experience prior to Mashable includes working as a staff writer, reporter, and editor at NBC News Digital and as a staff writer at Forbes. Rebecca has a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and a masters degree from U.C. Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism.
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