Kids' homework help (with a parent in the loop): which AI agent to use

Researched, hands-on test pending

Our top pick: ChatGPT for Teens (Study Mode). This write-up is based on research from public sources; we haven't tested it hands-on yet and will update this page when we do. Prices were checked on 31 October 2026 and can change.

Top pick: ChatGPT for Teens with Study Mode

Official site: help.openai.com/en/articles/20001421-chatgpt-for-teens
What it does: For 13 to 17-year-olds: Study Mode gives hints and step-by-step guidance and quizzes them, rather than just handing over answers.
Rough UK price: Free plan
Free tier: Yes. Eligible UK users aged 13 to 17 get the teen experience on Free.
UK caveats: Parents can link accounts to set study and quiet hours and switch off voice or image generation, but can't read chats. Check your school's policy on AI for coursework.
Don't use it if you are: Under-13s, and anyone who wants to see every message their child sends.

Alternative: Google NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook)

Official site: notebooklm.google.com
What it does: Upload class notes or a revision guide and it answers questions only from those, which keeps it on-syllabus. It can also make audio overviews.
Rough UK price: Free; more limits with Google AI Pro £18.99/month
Free tier: Yes: 100 notebooks, 50 sources each, 50 questions and 3 audio overviews a day.
UK caveats: Google is now calling it Gemini Notebook in places, so the name may differ in the app. Age limits apply to Google AI; we haven't confirmed the exact minimum for NotebookLM, so check before a child uses it.
Don't use it if you are: Younger children without an adult alongside.

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