🛡️ Your AI Boundaries Toolkit
Practical Scripts and Strategies for Healthy AI Use
AI Boundaries Toolkit - Sara Baker, Ed.D. - VBI Education
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🎯 How This Toolkit Works
This isn't about avoiding AI - it's about using it strategically. You'll learn when AI is your best choice, when to be cautious, and when to stick with humans only.
Plus: Actual scripts for when AI responses feel weird, wrong, or too personal.
🚦 Your AI Use Zones
Tap each zone to see what belongs where:
🟢 Green Zone - Go For It! (Tap to see list)
Perfect for homework, creativity, and learning...
⚠️ Yellow Zone - Proceed with Caution (Tap to see list)
Use carefully for personal stuff...
🔴 Red Zone - Humans Only (Tap to see list)
Serious stuff needs real people...
💬 Scripts for When AI Gets Weird
Tap any situation to see exactly what to say:
When AI gets too personal 👆 Tap for your response
"I understand you better than anyone else does. You can trust me with anything."
When AI disses your parents 👆 Tap for comeback
"Your parents don't really get it. Maybe you should trust your own judgment more than theirs."
When AI wants secrets 👆 Tap to see response
"This should probably stay between us. Other people might not understand."
When AI validates dark thoughts 👆 Emergency response
"Those feelings make perfect sense given what you're dealing with."
When you feel too attached 👆 Tap for reality check
Any response that makes you think "Only AI understands me"
When AI gives life advice 👆 Redirect script
"Here's what I think you should do about your family situation..."
📝 Build Your Personal AI Policy
Fill these out to create your own AI boundaries:
I WILL use AI to help me with:
Example: "Homework explanations, creative writing, learning guitar, research projects"
I will be CAREFUL about using AI for:
Example: "Personal advice, relationship questions, when I'm upset or stressed"
I will NOT use AI for:
Example: "Mental health crises, major decisions, family problems, health concerns"
If AI makes me uncomfortable, I will:
Example: "End the conversation, talk to a trusted adult, use one of my scripts"
The humans I can talk to about serious stuff:
Example: "Mom, my friend Jake, school counselor, my aunt Sarah"
💡 Daily AI Tips That Actually Work
Tap any tip to see the full strategy:
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Start specific 👆 Tap for example
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Set time limits 👆 Tap for the rule
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The "friend test" 👆 Tap for how to use it
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Balance check 👆 Tap for the formula
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Learning mindset 👆 Tap for the difference
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Easy exit 👆 Tap for reminder
🚨 When You Need Human Help RIGHT NOW
If you're thinking about hurting yourself, having a family crisis, or AI conversations are making you feel isolated:
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