Vietnamese parents weigh AI storytelling against bedtime reading

A mother of a five‑year‑old in Vietnam reported that her child asked an AI‑powered tablet to tell a complete, illustrated story about a little dinosaur. The child enjoyed the tale, prompting the mother to wonder, “Now that technology can create such stories, do I still need to stay up each night to read to my child?”

In a separate case, another Vietnamese mother discovered her fourth‑grade daughter had been staying up until the early hours using a tablet, which left the girl sleepy and inattentive in class. After the revelation, the mother imposed screen‑time limits and passwords, believing tighter control would restore healthier sleep habits. Both accounts highlight growing parental concerns in Vietnam over AI‑generated content and excessive tablet use, and emphasize the irreplaceable value of parental presence during reading time.