The Decibel Stressed-out parents are turning to ChatGPT for help
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Aug 6, 2025 Amberly McAteer, a parenting columnist for The Globe, shares her insights on the growing trend of parents using ChatGPT for advice. She discusses her own experience with AI's surprisingly effective solutions, like curbing sibling theft. The conversation highlights the benefits and limitations of AI in parenting, weighing convenience against emotional depth. McAteer urges caution in trusting technology with vital parenting decisions, emphasizing the need for balance between AI support and traditional instincts.
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Traffic Light Parenting Success
- Amberly used ChatGPT when her daughter repeatedly grabbed a toy, which was a common frustrating behavior.
- Using ChatGPT's advice like "you're a traffic light" helped her respond calmly, leading to lasting positive change in her daughter's behavior.
AI Supports Parent's Mindset
- The effective advice was more about helping Amberly manage her reactions than changing her daughter's behavior.
- ChatGPT acted like a calm, guiding presence giving confidence and reducing parental stress.
Use AI With Critical Awareness
- ChatGPT provides a close, personalized, and immediate experience unlike static parenting books or social media.
- Parents should use it as a convenient tool but stay critical as it recycles internet content and may not suit all situations.