The Role of Parents in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

As technology advances and artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly develops, the world is undergoing significant changes, profoundly impacting the environment in which our teenagers grow up. In this era of both challenges and opportunities, the role of parents is no longer to be distant guardians, but rather to become our companions, supporters, and encouragers. Encouragement from parents is essential, and it’s important to avoid frequently using negative language. When you try to change a child or improve your relationship, it will be difficult for them to accept your opinion if your words make them feel embarrassed or defensive. Parents should use more positive language, such as, “You did great!” or “You’re amazing!” These compliments can reinforce positive behavior in children.

There’s only a one-year age difference between me and my younger brother, and we have had a

great relationship growing up, which is directly related to my mom’s guidance. When I was

about two years old and my brother was just over one, I had just finished eating a cookie, and my

mouth was covered in crumbs. My mom encouraged my brother to wipe the crumbs off my face

with a tissue. My brother, being just over a year old, tried very hard to help, but he was too

young, and his small hands couldn’t quite reach the corners of my mouth. He ended up wiping

my nose, my chin, my eyes, and even my hands, but the crumbs remained around my mouth.

When my mom saw this, she gently said to my brother, “You are so thoughtful and loving,helping your big brother clean up.” She didn’t immediately point out that my brother hadn’t actually cleaned my face but encouraged us to help each other as brothers. My little brother was overjoyed to hear this. From then on, my brother often helped clean me up, and when I cried, he would wipe my tears. When he was upset, I would comfort him.

Now, even though we are both young adults, we still have a very close bond. In fact, encouraging or expressing appreciation to your child doesn’t require much effort, yet it can have an immeasurable impact. A single word from you could influence your child’s entire life, even if you forget it, but they will remember it forever. Parents need to guide us in learning to think independently, to dare to try, and to give us the confidence to face the challenges of the future in this fast-changing world.

1. Encouraging Attempts and Facing Failure

In the AI age, learning methods have become more diverse. AI helps us solve many problems,

but it also means we must master more skills and constantly adapt to new environments. As

parents, they should act as our companions, supporting us as we explore unknown territories,

whether it’s academic challenges or difficulties in life.

Many times, we will encounter setbacks or failures, which are an inevitable part of the learning

process. However, parents should encourage us to learn from failure, rather than simply criticize

or punish. We need to find the reasons behind failure, think about ways to improve, and then try

again. This relentless spirit of exploration will help us face an uncertain future. Parents should

help us understand that failure is not something to fear, but part of the path to success.

2. A Source of Trust and Courage

During our growth, we will inevitably face a variety of problems, some of which we cannot solve

on our own. At these times, we need the companionship and support of our parents. But

companionship doesn’t just mean solving problems for us; more importantly, it means giving us

the courage and confidence to face this complex world. Parental trust is the driving force that

keeps us moving forward.

Sometimes, we may lose confidence in ourselves or feel lost when making choices. In such

moments, parents should trust that we have the ability to solve problems and encourage us toface them bravely. This trust and support help us not to give up easily when we encounter

difficulties but to courageously embrace challenges. Parental companionship is not just about

their physical presence but their willingness to listen and understand, which is crucial for our

emotional development.

Chinese Article 4 (文章4) - 人工智能(AI)世代下父母的角色

隨著科技的進步和人工智能（AI）的迅速發展，世界正在發生很大的變化，這對我們青少年的成長環境帶來了深遠的影響。在這個充滿挑戰和機遇的時代，父母的角色不再是高高在上的監護者，而應該成為我們的同行者、陪伴者和支持者。父母對孩子的鼓勵至關重要，請避免經常使用消極的語句。當你試圖改變孩子或改善關係時，如果你的言辭讓他們感到尷尬或防備，就很難讓他們接受你的意見。父母應多用積極的語言，例如：「你做得很好！」,「你很棒！」這些讚美能強化孩子的正面行為。

我和弟弟的年齡只相差一年，我和他從小到大感情也很好，這與我媽媽的教導有直接的關係。在我兩歲多，弟弟一歲多的時候，我吃完餅乾，嘴邊沾滿了很多餅碎，媽媽鼓勵弟弟用紙巾幫我抹掉餅碎，只有一歲多的弟弟很努力地幫忙，但他年紀太小，小手無法對準我的嘴角。用紙巾刷了我的鼻，刷了我的下巴，刷了我的眼，連我的手也刷了，但我嘴邊的餅碎仍留在我的嘴邊。當媽媽看到這情景時，溫柔地向弟弟說：「弟弟真乖巧，真愛錫哥哥，為哥哥清潔。」她並沒有即時指出弟弟其實沒有為我擦乾淨，只鼓勵我們兄弟間應該互相幫助。年紀小小的弟弟聽後非常開心。從此以後，弟弟常常為我清潔，當我哭時，他還會為我擦眼淚。當他不開心時，我也會安慰他。到現在我們已經是青年人，我倆的感情仍然非常深厚。其實，鼓勵你的孩子或表達你對孩子的欣賞不需要太多精力，卻能帶來無法估計的效果。你的一句話可能影響孩子的一生，即使你忘了，孩子卻會永遠記住。父母需要引導我們在這個高速發展的世界中學會獨立思考、敢於嘗試，並賦予我們自信去面對未來的挑戰。

1. 鼓勵嘗試與面對失敗

在AI世代，學習的方式變得更加多樣化，人工智能幫助我們解決很多問題，但也意味著我們必須掌握更多的技能，並且不斷適應新環境。作為父母，他們應該充當我們的同行者，支持我們去探索未知的領域，無論是學術上的挑戰還是生活中的困難。

很多時候，我們會面對挫折或失敗，這是學習過程中不可避免的一部分。然而，父母應該鼓勵我們在失敗中學習，而不是簡單地批評或懲罰。我們需要從失敗中找出原因，思考改進的方式，然後再一次嘗試。這種不懈的探索精神，將有助於我們面對不確定的未來。父母應該讓我們明白，失敗並不是一件可怕的事情，而是通向成功的一部分。

2. 信任與勇氣的泉源

成長過程中，難免遇到各種各樣的問題，有些問題是我們無法單獨解決的，這時候我們需要父母的陪伴與支持。但陪伴並不僅僅是幫我們解決問題，更重要的是給我們勇氣和信心去面對這個複雜的世界。父母的信任是我們前進的動力。

有時候，我們可能會對自己失去信心，或者在面對選擇時感到迷茫。此時，父母應該相信我們有能力解決問題，並鼓勵我們勇敢面對。這種信任和支持能夠幫助我們在遇到困難時，不輕易放棄，而是勇敢地迎接挑戰。父母的陪伴不僅在於他們的存在，更在於他們願意聆聽和理解，這對我們的心理成長非常重要。