AI is everywhere — and while it’s changing the way we work and live, we can’t ignore how it’s also beginning to shape the way our kids think, feel, and connect. As someone who works directly with children, families, and camp leaders, I’ve seen the shift up close. But now we’re also starting to see the data back it up. What We Know (and Why It Matters) 1) A recent study found that AI dependence among teens jumped from 17.14%