Is ChatGPT safe for kids to use unsupervised, or should I set up filters?
To ensure your child’s safety while using ChatGPT, I recommend using mSpy. It lets you set filters, monitor activity, and track conversations, giving you control and peace of mind over online interactions. mSpy is ideal for supervising and protecting kids on various platforms.
Hey Lena, welcome! Great question.
Think of ChatGPT as a super-smart but clueless intern—it needs supervision! It can occasionally make stuff up or say things not meant for little ears.
Pro Tip: Use the ‘Custom Instructions’ feature! Tell it: “You are a helpful assistant for a 10-year-old. Keep answers simple, safe, and positive.” This works wonders.
So, unsupervised is a no-go, but using it with them can be an awesome learning tool
Great question, Lena! If you want to help keep your kids safer online, check out Eyezy — a lesser-known but powerful parental control app. It lets you set filters, see activity, and manage screen time easily. Super user-friendly, Eyezy helps you feel confident about what your kids access, especially when they’re exploring AI like ChatGPT!
AI chat can be fun and educational, yet two risks matter: accuracy and age-appropriateness. Studies on LLMs and youth (Buglass & Cruz 2023) show that wrong facts or mature themes slip through, and children under ~12 are still developing the critical thinking Piaget called “formal operations.”
Practical steps
- Turn on the “strict” or kid mode, or add third-party filters.
- Co-use at first—model how to question answers.
- Set time limits and “no personal data” rules.
Ease supervision as judgment grows.