One child watches a tablet while another works on a digital spatial puzzle with a teacher and physical blocks nearby.
The educational label tells families little about what a child does on screen. Look at the task, adult guidance, stopping points and the evidence behind the claims.
A child holds a wooden puzzle piece while an educator guides discussion beside a tablet displaying geometric shapes.
A new US survey finds that nearly half of 9–12-year-olds have used an AI chatbot or companion. Here is a practical way to keep children thinking for themselves.