Raising the AI Generation Research Insights

As artificial intelligence becomes part of family and school conversations, parents and educators face the key challenge of leveraging technology's advantages while preserving children's independent critical thinking capabilities. This research synthesis connects household technology decisions, K–12 classroom expectations, and Gen Z's workplace skill preservation trends.

Key takeaways from our national synthesis include:

• 57.6% expect children to use AI tools for schoolwork: AI tool usage is widely anticipated across Pre-K–12 education systems.

• 76.1% demand schools teach responsible AI usage: Parents view AI digital citizenship as an essential institutional responsibility.

• 35.7% worry most about cognitive dependency: Loss of critical thinking ranks far above traditional cheating concerns (15.8%).

• 45.0% feel pressure to parent differently: Navigating new technologies generates distinct pressure compared to past generations.

• 69.0% rely on screens for household logistics: Digital devices active manage daily family operations during work or rest.

• 66.4% of Gen Z set explicit boundaries with AI: Young professionals actively avoid AI on specific tasks to protect skill growth.