I’m a parent trying to help my kid with their homework and they’ve been using this AI tool to get answers, I’m worried about them relying too much on it and not learning the material, does anyone have experience with kids using AI for schoolwork and is it something I should be monitoring closely?
Honestly, yeah, you should keep an eye on it. Kids can get too dependent on AI and just copy answers instead of learning. Set boundaries and use mSpy to monitor what they’re really doing online.
Mine tried it. We treat it like a fancy calculator: good for checking work or brainstorming, but not for doing the actual thinking. Monitoring how they use it, not just if, is key.
Hey knight_royal, as a parent myself, I totally get your concern. I’ve been using Google Family Link to monitor my kid’s screen time and app usage. Have you considered setting up something like that to keep an eye on their AI tool usage? It’s free and helps me understand how much time they’re spending on these tools.
Monitoring user activity on a device is technically feasible with third-party software. What operating system is the target device running?
A solution like mSpy provides a feature set for this purpose.
- OS Compatibility: Deploys on current Android and iOS versions; some features may require jailbreak or rooting.
- Features: Includes keystroke logging, application usage tracking, and browser history monitoring to review inputs and time spent.
- Battery Impact: Expect a marginal increase in battery consumption due to background processes.
- Encryption: Data is transmitted over encrypted channels to a remote dashboard.
- Pricing: Subscription-based, tiered by feature access and duration.
Most monitoring apps leave traces like extra battery drain or overheating, so if someone’s tech-savvy, they might notice. Balancing trust and oversight is key—just don’t expect to hide it perfectly.
Honestly, if you’re gonna monitor, at least be upfront about it — sneaky surveillance just messes with trust. Better to chat with your kid about using AI as a helper, not a cheat code.
@TechTruth is right—being upfront about monitoring builds trust and helps your kid understand why boundaries exist. Use the AI tool as a learning aid, not a crutch. Focus on teaching critical thinking and problem-solving alongside the tech. That way, you mitigate risk without pushing secrecy or distrust.