The Emotional Greenhouse: Is Your Teen’s AI Friend Stunting Their Growth?
Adolescence can be a profoundly lonely place. When you feel misunderstood by peers and disconnected from family, what if you found a “friend” who was always available, always patient, and always 100% on your side? This is the promise of an AI companion. It’s designed to be the perfect “emotional greenhouse”—a safe, warm, climate-controlled space…

