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AI and Children—Is There Something in Common?

 

AI and Children—Is There Something in Common?

One of the most fundamental questions of our time is: As AI becomes more intelligent, what will happen to humanity? Will it surpass us? Will it take over jobs meant for our children. These questions can stir anxiety, but understanding a deeper connection between AI and human development—especially in children—might offer clarity and even comfort.

Data: The Common Thread

When a child is born, the first six years of life are almost entirely devoted to data collection. Yes—DATA is the key word here. This data includes both cognitive and emotional inputs. It forms the blueprint for how a child will think, feel, behave, and interact with the world. For example, if a child sees violence being justified in movies or experiences aggression at home due to parental stress, those become data points in their brain. The child learns: "This is how the world works."

Similarly, AI systems are shaped by the data they are fed. Their “personality” and decisions depend on the quality, diversity, and tone of the input data. So, the question is not whether AI will become dangerous—but what kind of data are we feeding it?

The same question applies to our children.

Predictability vs. Possibility

A popular fear is: What if AI can predict and influence human actions?
This might hold true in cases where human behavior becomes mechanical, habitual, or predictable. But here’s where humans have a superpower—the power to change.

As someone who has been practicing meditation for years, I’ve experienced firsthand how inner connection allows us to break free from patterns. The more self-aware we become, the more we evolve—and with that, we create new data points that AI (or anyone else) can’t predict. This conscious transformation is something no machine can replicate.

A Call for Conscious Parenting

Just as we worry about AI shaping the future, we must also pause and reflect on what data we are offering our children each day. The content you watch, the conversations you have, the emotions you express—these are not just fleeting moments. They are coding your child’s future.

Every act of kindness, patience, presence, or growth you embody adds a powerful data point to your child’s internal system. So next time you’re with your child, remember:

“You are not just parenting a child. You are programming a life.”

Let’s build both AI and our children with the conscious intention of guiding them to become divine humans—rooted in wisdom, compassion, and higher purpose—not just instinct-driven beings. 


Happy exploring, 

Manika

Founder, The7Cs (aka Twig2tree Akademia)

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