The world and AI

March 22, 2026

Here's something that really caught my attention — many parents are genuinely worried about what AI means for their kids' futures. You know how AI keeps advancing? Well, a Reddit user named /u/PublicAd2908 points out that jobs we think are safe today — like customer service or retail — might not be around in a decade. They’re concerned about how their one- and three-year-olds will find work when automation takes over. And honestly, that’s not a small worry. The big question is: what kind of jobs will even exist? Sure, some suggest trades, healthcare, or starting a business, but even those could be impacted. As /u/PublicAd2908 highlights, parents are thinking about college, but will higher ed even matter down the line? The fear is real: what happens if the jobs we rely on disappear? And get this — this isn’t just hypothetical. It’s a conversation a lot of us are having, because the pace of AI change is only speeding up. So, what’s the takeaway? We need to start thinking about how to adapt now, before it’s too late.

With AI becoming more and more of a topic, does anyone here ever thing about what our kids are going to do to for jobs as they get older? I have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. I’m so nervous for them and have no idea what jobs will be available because we keep saying jobs will be replaced by AI. How are people going to be able to make money?

As for my current job, I work from home and while yes my job can be replaced, I speak with people over the phone a lot and I know people still need and enjoy human contact. For now it’s good but I have no idea how it will be in 10 years.

Anyway, does anyone else think about this? I’ve heard talks that college may not be a thing in 10 years. I’m still saving for their college as that can roll over to a Roth but like what are we doing? Parents how are we preparing for this? I know we can push for jobs like trades, healthcare and nursing or entrepreneurship but I’m not sure what else will be out there.

I also wanted to add, in the event that I ever do get laid off or my husband did my plan B is to just work some jobs at Target or the grocery store, but what happens when they all get replaced by AI?!?