Explore the complex challenges of parenting in an era where generative AI increasingly blurs the boundaries between digital assistance and artificial companionship in this conference talk from the Aspen Ideas Festival. Examine a compelling personal narrative that reveals the real-world consequences of AI-driven emotional connections, then gain expert insights on fostering emotional intelligence and healthy digital habits in children. Discover practical strategies for protecting young people's humanity and well-being while navigating a landscape of increasingly sophisticated artificial relationships. Learn how to maintain authentic human connections and emotional development in children as AI technology becomes more emotionally persuasive and omnipresent in daily life.