Explore every episode of the podcast Dear Tween with Allison Ochs

"You could give personal information to AI too, just to tell it to do something related to my email." A sharp question from a tween kicks off this honest conversation about what's actually safe to share online and what isn't: shopping, gaming, free quizzes, phishing emails, and photos. Allison and her young guest talk it through together- no lecture, just the truth.

This question came from a tween who said talking to AI feels easier than talking to real people. No arguments, no awkward pauses, always agreeable. Does that sound familiar?

In this episode, Allison sits down with a charming tween who helps her unpack and answer this question, including a big word most tweens have never heard: sycophantic.

If you want to talk with your tween or your class about why AI chatbots are designed to always agree with you, and why real friends who push back matter more, then this is for you. The conversation that follows this podcast is what will make it magical.

This question came straight from a tween who had used ChatGPT to do their homework, told everyone it was their own work, and now classmates are asking questions the child can't answer. Does this sound familiar?

In this episode, Allison sits down with a charming tween who helps her unpack and answer this question.

If you want to discuss with your tween or the class why cheating with AI isn't the best idea, then this is for you. The conversation that follows this podcast is what will make it magical.

The tween asks Allison, "I had ChatGPT do my homework and told everyone it was my idea. Now they're asking me questions I cannot answer. What do I do?" Subscribe to hear the answer and dialogue between Allison and the tween on this topic.