A calm guide for parents about chatbots, AI companions and staying close.
A short, sourced e-book about how teens use AI chatbots, what went wrong for some families, the signs to watch for, and how to talk about it.
What to know
- 64% of US teens say they use AI chatbots; fewer parents think so (Pew Research Center, 2026).
- 12% of teens have used a chatbot for emotional support.
- Lawsuits about teen deaths led to settlements and new laws in California and New York.
What is inside
Nine short chapters
From what chatbots are to what to do if your teen tells you something frightening.
Conversation starters
Questions that open doors instead of closing them.
Family agreement ideas
Rules that also apply to parents.
Crisis lines
For the US, UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Canada and Australia.
Sources
Every fact linked.
Who it is for
- Parents of teens
- Teachers, school counsellors and youth workers
Get it
$7.99 one-time
- One file that opens offline in any browser
- No account, no upload, no subscription
You get the file within one working day.
Questions
How long is it?
About 2,000 words: one evening.
Which format?
An HTML file that opens in any browser and prints cleanly.
Is it medical advice?
No. Talk to a doctor if you are worried about your child.