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The rise of artificial intelligence makes some people ask, “Will robots soon take over the world?”

The short answer is “no.” And yet robot technology continues to advance by leaps and bounds. I’ve seen YouTube videos of robots running through obstacle courses or lifting heavy objects. Some robots can even perform backflips and raise their hands in victory.

Despite their humanoid appearance, robots are merely complex machines programmed to move and respond in specific ways. These machines will certainly grow in popularity and practicality as the years pass. But when it comes to parenting, robots will never replace the human connection our children need.

As parents, we know that training a child isn’t easy. Kids have a mind of their own—not a CPU circuit board we can program to do exactly as we want. That’s why God gives us the responsibility of guiding our children as they grow from infants to young adults. This training process takes time, energy, and much patience.

We must patiently provide instructions. When we remind our son to take out the trash or tell our daughter to complete her homework, our voice should be kind and compassionate. Our tone and facial expressions communicate just as much as our words. And we must show grace when they mess up.

Our children are not robots, but that’s okay. Having a real-life human entrusted to our care is so much better. Even though we’ll experience frustration during the parenting process, we’ll also know the joy of sharing smiles and laughter. Plus, by keeping our eyes focused on God, we can grow in the Lord Jesus’ grace and knowledge.

Keep on keeping on. You’re preparing your children to be young adults who honor the Lord by training them in how they should go. And that’s something a robot will never do.