Quiz: Are You Ready for AI Parenting?
Your kid’s homework helper is now smarter than you. Time to catch up: Try acing this test about AI use in schools, created by none other than ChatGPT itself.
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This quiz is part of our annual September “Top Schools” package. Read also about how students are actually using AI (and what educators are learning) here.
AI can write better essays than your teenager and solve complex equations in a matter of seconds—and everyone is using it. Are you prepared for a future that’s now? Take this quiz to see how you fare.
1. Which of these AI “myths” should set off your BS detector?
A) AI always gives correct information.
B) AI can help outline essays.
C) Teachers sometimes encourage AI brainstorming.
D) Schools are experimenting with AI tutors.
The answer: A) AI lies with the confidence of a politician. Always fact-check that digital know-it-all.
2. Your teenager drops this bomb: “Everyone uses ChatGPT now—teachers don’t care.” Your move?
A) Confiscate their laptop like it’s 1995.
B) March to the principal’s office.
C) Ask what they’re using it for and actually read the assignment together.
D) Fire back with “Everyone speeds on the highway too—doesn’t make it legal when you get caught.”
The answer: C) Shocking concept: Having an actual conversation builds trust and clarifies the rules.
3. When teachers actually want students to use AI, what should the teacher do?
A) Say, “Use ChatGPT if you want,” and pray for the best.
B) Provide clear guidelines and citation requirements.
C) Grade purely on grammar and call it a day.
D) Tell students to go full incognito mode.
The answer: B) Responsible AI use isn’t the Wild West. Rules and transparency matter.
4. Which AI habit will save your kid from academic disaster?
A) Clearing cookies religiously.
B) Citing AI-generated ideas like any other source.
C) Only using ChatGPT during vampire hours.
D) Building a secret AI vault.
The answer: B) Teaching proper attribution now prevents plagiarism scandals later. You’re welcome.
5. Why do some teachers break out in hives when students go AI-heavy?
A) It crashes the school WiFi.
B) Grade inflation makes everyone look suspicious.
C) It can turn students’ brains to mush.
D) Teachers are secretly jealous of AI’s grammar skills.
The answer: C) When AI does all the thinking, students lose the ability to think. Not ideal.
6. How might AI actually level the playing field?
A) Give everyone the same essay to copy-paste.
B) Replace teachers with chrome-plated overlords.
C) Offer language and accessibility support on demand.
D) Charge premium rates for premium answers.
The answer: C) AI can be a great equalizer for non-native speakers and students with learning differences.
7. Your kid gets falsely accused of AI cheating. Time to:
A) Lawyer up immediately.
B) Stay quiet and hope it blows over.
C) Ask for evidence, review the policy, and let your kid defend themselves.
D) Launch a crusade to ban AI from all schools forever.
The answer: C) Due process isn’t just for courtrooms. Ask questions, demand transparency, and involve your kid.
How’d you do? If you aced this, congratulations—you’re ready for the AI age. If not, don’t panic. You’re just getting started in the most interesting parenting challenge of our time.
This quiz was first published in the print edition of the September 2025 issue as part of a package on AI and education.
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