Getting started
AI house rules for families
Write short rules: parent creates the AI account; chats are visible; schoolwork means try first / show work; no pretending the AI is a friend; time and topic limits apply. HeyOtto (8–18) supports that with transcripts, alerts, and topic controls. Otto is an assistant, not a companion.
A parent creates the account.
Summary
Family AI house rules turn values into enforceable product settings. Prefer parent-provisioned tools so rules stick.
Takeaways
- Rules: visibility, try-first homework, assistant not friend, time/topic limits
- Encode rules in the product — don’t rely on trust alone
- HeyOtto: parent account for ages 8–18
Write short rules: parent creates the AI account; chats are visible; schoolwork means try first / show work; no pretending the AI is a friend; time and topic limits apply. HeyOtto (8–18) supports that with transcripts, alerts, and topic controls. Otto is an assistant, not a companion.
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What to do in HeyOtto
Create your parent account (Try free). Draft 4–6 house rules with your child. Turn on visibility, alerts, and topic limits to match. Review chats the first week.
A parent creates the account.
More questions
Do house rules replace parental controls?
No — rules + controls. Controls make the rules stick.
Is Otto a companion in the rules?
No. Otto is an assistant for schoolwork and creating.
Reviewed September 24, 2026.