America is in the middle of a teacher shortage. 50% of them cite parents as a main reason for quitting, The New York Times 2023, Parents often email teachers in the heat of the moment, not realizing the emotional toll their words take

Google Gemini introduces Parent Timeout: a 20-minute pause for emails with harsh or angry tones. Gemini blocks the message before it's sent, giving parents time to reflect, rewrite, or let AI soften their tone.