Family AI & Technology Agreement

This agreement is made on: _________________ (date)

Between the members of the _________________ family

How to use this: Complete this agreement together as a family. Discuss each section and fill in rules that work for everyone. Post it somewhere visible and review it regularly!
Screen Time Rules

Daily screen time limits (not including homework):

Day School Days Weekends/Holidays
Maximum Time ______ hours ______ hours
Earliest Start _______ AM/PM _______ AM/PM
Latest End _______ AM/PM _______ AM/PM

Screen-free times:

During meals
1 hour before bedtime
Before homework is done
Other:
Tech-Free Zones

These areas are device-free:

Bedrooms at night
Dining table
Other:
Other:

Where devices charge at night:

AI & Chatbot Rules

When using AI assistants (ChatGPT, Siri, etc.):

I will NOT share personal information (name, address, school, photos)
I will NOT use AI to do my homework for me
I will check AI answers because AI can be wrong
I will tell a parent if AI says something confusing or scary
Other:

AI tools I am allowed to use:

AI tools that need parent permission:

Privacy & Safety

Information I will NEVER share online:

My full name
My address or location
My school name
My phone number
Photos without parent permission
Passwords (except to parents)

If something online makes me uncomfortable, I will:

Our family code word for "pick me up/I need help" is:

Allowed Apps & Websites

Apps and websites I can use freely:

Apps that need parent approval before downloading:

Any new apps
Social media apps
Games with in-app purchases
Games with online chat

Apps that are NOT allowed:

Consequences

If rules are broken:

First time:

Second time:

Repeated breaking of rules:

Tip: Fair consequences might include: warning, reduced screen time, device break for a day, removal of specific apps, etc.
Agreement Review

We agree to review this agreement:

Every 3 months
Every 6 months
When rules need updating

Next review date: _______________________

Child's Signature

Date: _____________

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date: _____________

Additional signatures (if applicable):

_______________________

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