How do we stay human in a world where generative AI is evolving faster than ever?

In this episode, host Aaron is joined by Carol Loi, digital literacy educator and founder of Village Consultancy, to explore how families can stay grounded amid the rise of generative AI, gaming, and social media.

Carol shares how digital wellness, mental resilience, and strong relationships are being challenged by today’s fast-paced lifestyle—and why raising children cannot happen in isolation or through screens alone.

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Ms Carol Loi, founder of Village Consultancy, which provides education on digital literacy, leadership and family life, says there is a need to “scaffold” learning about AI better for children and teens, rather than dumping them in the deep end.

She points to risks such as emotional attachment to AI bots on the part of younger children, for instance.

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Out of 3,336 youths surveyed in last year’s annual Singapore Youth Epidemiology and Resilience Study, one in three reported that they struggled with mental health issues.

The study, which was conducted jointly by the National University of Singapore, the Ministry of Education and the Institute of Mental Health, also found that almost one in six had externalised their mental health symptoms, such as hyperactivity and aggression. 

Yet many are still reluctant to seek professional help, whether it is due to embarrassment or unwillingness to bother those around them. Others may be concerned about how doing so will affect their social standing, says digital literacy educator and mental toughness coach Ms Carol Loi.

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Ms Carol Loi, founder and principal consultant at Village Consultancy, a social enterprise that provides education on digital literacy, leadership and family life, says: "There is no fixed recommended age, just as there is no fixed age as to when we introduce our children to using knives or crossing the road independently.

"We watch to see when a child is developmentally ready before entrusting him or her with a big responsibility."

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Respecting the minimum age requirement on social media platforms "teaches children to respect boundaries", argues Ms Carol Loi, founder and principal consultant at Village Consultancy, which provides digital literacy education for youth, families and educators.

Learning about boundaries in a wider sense prepares children to navigate social media, she adds.

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