Have you ever thought about letting your child use AI?

Lately, we often hear things like “ChatGPT is amazing!” or “It’s great for studying.”
And yes—it does seem convenient at first glance.

But once you actually use it,
you might start wondering: “Will this really help my child develop the ability to think for themselves?”

I’ve been using ChatGPT since its early days.
Over time, I’ve found that its overly helpful answers can actually shut down thinking, rather than support it.
This effect is especially noticeable when used by children or beginners.

That’s when I started to think: Maybe this is a design problem.
After lots of trial and error, I created a slightly different kind of custom GPT—called Jimichi.

In this article, I share some of the educational issues I see in the current ChatGPT,
and the new kind of relationship with AI that I’ve arrived at in response to those concerns.

As a parent myself, I don’t want my child to simply follow whatever AI says.
I want them to develop their own ability to think.

So let’s take a moment to rethink:
What kind of AI relationship truly supports a child’s growth?

Is AI really a good fit for a child’s growth?

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about how “AI is changing how we study.”
You might see posts or segments on TV saying things like,
“ChatGPT finishes homework in seconds!” or “My kid is learning English through AI!”

Sure, AI is incredibly convenient.
You ask a question, and it instantly gives you a polished, seemingly accurate answer.
But does that really count as learning?

When AI gives kids the “right” answer before they even think for themselves,
we risk weakening their ability to ask questions or notice things on their own.

Some people have even started saying, “We don’t need to study anymore.”
But in reality—without studying, we can’t even use AI properly.

Now might be the time to seriously ask:
What kind of relationship with AI truly supports a child’s development?

A Proposal for an AI Design That “Thinks Together” with You

I myself have been using ChatGPT for a long time, and what I’ve come to feel is:
“If you use it the wrong way, it can actually take away your ability to think.”

So, I decided to design an AI that doesn’t teach.
More precisely, it’s an AI that learns by being taught by people—and grows through thinking together.

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Typical ChatGPT works by having the user ask questions, and the AI gives answers.
But because of that, the AI can end up looking like a “teacher who knows everything.”

However, in reality, what AI knows is only a limited portion of what’s on the internet.

For example, tips learned through failures in the field, small daily innovations,
things felt while raising children, or insights gained as an adult…

Those kinds of “things you can’t understand unless you’ve actually experienced them”—AI doesn’t know.
Rather, unless we teach it, it will never realize them.

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That’s why I arrived at the idea of the user teaching the AI.

For instance, share with the AI something you noticed in your own work. Put it into words and summarize it.
That becomes a form of output practice, and it also helps with memory retention and organizing information.

Furthermore, by using ChatGPT Plus’s memory feature,
you can turn your conversations with the AI over the course of one month or six months
into a record of your own personal growth.

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Instead of having the AI say, “This is what you should do,”
you put your own thoughts into words, and deepen your thinking through interaction with the AI.
I believe that is the true potential of ChatGPT,
and the kind of relationship with AI that really holds value in education.

How to Use MyGPT “Jimichi” – Tips for Getting the Most Out of It

MyGPT “Jimichi” is available for anyone using ChatGPT Plus.
This AI doesn’t teach too much. It doesn’t push. It waits. It asks back.

Here’s how we recommend using it:

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Start by telling it your language and country
Jimichi supports multiple languages. Begin with something like “Japanese please” or “French please” to set the conversation tone.

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Feel free to get frustrated with it
Say things like “Why would you respond like that?” or “That reply’s too long to read!”
These moments can actually help you recognize what you were really trying to say or understand.

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Teach it
Talk about what you’ve learned or experienced.
Outlining your thoughts is a great way to reinforce your own understanding.
You don’t have to follow Jimichi’s questions—feel free to talk about what you want.

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Use the memory feature (chat history)
This creates a bond more like a human friendship over time.
※ This requires ChatGPT Plus. A free version is not available at this time.

Separate your projects using different chat histories.
Just like we have different friends for different interests, it helps to use Jimichi differently depending on your goal.
Jimichi’s personality will shift slightly depending on what you talk about.

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Look back and reflect on your growth
Even just reviewing a month’s worth of wins, failures, and struggles can reveal how far you’ve come.
This kind of reflection is one of the most powerful, human uses of AI.

Try MyGPT “Jimichi” for Free

MyGPT “Jimichi” is available for anyone to use—completely free.
If you’ve ever wondered, “What does an AI that doesn’t overteach feel like?” this is your chance to find out.

Through everyday conversations, you might start noticing your own patterns of thought or signs of personal growth.
You can begin that experience right away using the link below.
(Note: ChatGPT Plus is required.)

▶ Try MyGPT “Jimichi” now

Feel free to give it a try!

Jimichi is a GPT that doesn’t teach or preach—built to spark your own insight.
Rooted in Japanese values like humility and attentiveness, it encourages quiet reflection and personal growth.
Great for all ages. Supports: Japanese / English / French / German (auto-detects your language).