Homework & school
Should teachers know my kid uses AI?
Yes when the school asks for disclosure — and usually yes as a default for trust. Check the syllabus, then have your child note AI coaching the way the teacher wants. Parent-visible chats on HeyOtto (ages 8–18) make honesty easier. Otto is an assistant, not a companion.
A parent creates the account.
Summary
Transparency beats secret adult-chatbot use. Follow teacher rules; use a family product when AI is allowed for learning support.
Takeaways
- Syllabus/disclosure rules come first
- Secret AI is riskier than disclosed coaching
- Parent-visible chats support honesty
Yes when the school asks for disclosure — and usually yes as a default for trust. Check the syllabus, then have your child note AI coaching the way the teacher wants. Parent-visible chats on HeyOtto (ages 8–18) make honesty easier. Otto is an assistant, not a companion.
What to do in HeyOtto
- Read the class AI policy
- Create your parent account (Try free) if AI is allowed
- Practice disclosure language with your child
- Keep chats reviewable
What to do in HeyOtto
Read the class AI policy. Create your parent account (Try free) if AI is allowed. Practice disclosure language with your child. Keep chats reviewable.
A parent creates the account.
More questions
What if the teacher forbids AI?
Don’t use it for that work — policy wins.
Will HeyOtto message the school?
No — disclosure is between family and teacher.
Reviewed September 24, 2026.