The AI Parenting Paradox: Why Parents With More Time Trust AI More
A new study from Northwestern University, SKEMA Business School, the University of Sydney, and Panoplai uncovers an unexpected trend in AI adoption among working parents. Instead of the busiest families embracing AI first, parents with more available time are four times more likely to trust and use AI tools. The research reveals the “AI Parenting Paradox,” showing that adoption depends not on technical ability or access, but on trust, cognitive bandwidth, and emotional comfort.






