I continue to use AI, and I am amazed at how far it has come. Sometimes I chuckle because it feels like I’m Tony Stark talking to Jarvis. AI has opened up so many opportunities for me and has helped expand my own knowledge.
However, I do have one concern. As I use it more, I sometimes feel like I may be losing certain skills in the process. It could be something as simple as struggling to write an article or code a new application without asking AI for help.
This is where the father in me comes out.
I want my sons to be able to write a letter, an article, or even a poem without relying on AI. I believe they need to develop those critical skills first. Once AI is introduced into the process, it should enhance what they already know—not replace it.
I don’t want them to rely solely on AI. Instead, I want them to see it as a tool that helps them get the most out of their own abilities.
I can only imagine how essential AI would have been during the rise of the Internet and the dot-com era. It would have changed the way many of us learned and built software.
My goal is to make sure my children don’t depend on AI but instead use it the way I try to use it—as an enhancement to their skills.
That can start with simple things. I wrote this article by hand using my own thoughts. Then I used AI to proofread it without changing my style or voice. I like this approach because it allows me to practice my writing while still benefiting from AI.
I do believe AI has tremendous value and will change many aspects of our lives. I simply don’t want it to stunt my sons’ personal growth. Some things they should struggle through and figure out on their own.
Again, from a father’s perspective, I want to give my children a solid foundation so they can succeed in this world and become productive members of society.
Does my reasoning make sense? Do you agree or disagree?
I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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