I want my son to grow up comfortable asking questions about AI. Knowing how to try a tool, check its answer, and learn from a mistake seems more useful than assuming the technology will decide his future for him.
Access includes time to experiment
A subscription is only part of access. People also need a device, time to practice, and someone who can help them make sense of an unexpected result.
Families have different resources for that learning. I do not want those differences to become assumptions about who can contribute. Schools, libraries, workplaces, and the tools themselves can make room for more people to experiment.
AI subscription pricing gives me one way to think about access. Different prices and allowances affect what someone can try. They do not tell me what that person can learn or build.
Teach curiosity alongside checking
I would start with a question someone already cares about. Ask the model for an explanation, compare it with a source, and try a small example. When the answer is surprising, investigate why.
That is also where safety becomes practical. Learn what information to share, what permissions a tool needs, and when to ask another person for help. These are habits people can practice while doing useful work.
I cannot predict the job market my son will enter. I can encourage him to stay curious, understand the tools he uses, and keep learning with other people.
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