📬 An Open Letter to All Parents: 

Raising Tomorrow’s Alchemist Safely & Brilliantly

From: Principal Maverick, Hanlin Institute
Subject: Unleashing Your Child’s Inner Alchemist—With Family Safety, Science, and Wonder

Dear Parents Around the World,

As Principal of Hanlin Institute—and as a fellow parent—I write to you at a remarkable moment in the history of education. For the first time ever, children as young as 3 or 5 can begin to learn concepts once reserved for college: chemistry, physics, and the marvels of the universe— all through stories, songs, and unforgettable adventures like those of Alex, the Alchemist.

But with great curiosity comes great responsibility.

Today, your child might watch a musical about sodium and potassium, or read a comic where Alex’s wild experiments trigger spectacular (and hilarious) explosions. This is the magic of science—the very spark that ignites the minds of inventors and Nobel laureates. Yet this same spark brings an urgent, shared duty for every family:
To keep that spark safe, healthy, and constructive.

Science at Home—A New Frontier

At Hanlin, we believe children should never be limited by the “ceiling” of a traditional curriculum. Yes, your child can explore MCAT-level chemistry, build atom models, or perform simple, kitchen-safe experiments. But let’s be clear: some chemicals and reactions are truly dangerous, and must stay in the realm of imagination, animation, or well-supervised laboratories.

What Every Parent Must Know

• Never allow children to handle dangerous chemicals (like potassium metal, sodium metal, strong acids, or concentrated hydrogen peroxide) at home—these are not safe for non-professionals, no matter their curiosity or ability.

• Household science means kitchen chemistry only:
  Safe, simple activities with baking soda, vinegar, table salt, sugar, etc.

• If your child’s curiosity soars high, promise them a visit to a professional lab (with safety training and adult supervision), not a “do-it-yourself” setup at home.

• No online video, song, or comic can replace your supervision. Be present, watch closely, and turn every learning moment into a safe, shared discovery.

The Parent’s Role—From Gatekeeper to Guide

As Alex, the Alchemist inspires a new generation, parents are called to higher standards than ever before. You are not just a gatekeeper—you’re an active coach, co-explorer, and, most importantly, your child’s safety guardian.

Your Action Checklist

• Learn the basics of chemical safety—just as any new student would:

  • Never mix unknown chemicals, especially from cleaning products, batteries, or old science kits.

  • Know the “danger list”: Anything labeled corrosive, explosive, flammable, or toxic is for adult professionals only.

  • Understand key “do not mix” rules:

    • Bleach + ammonia = toxic gas

    • Vinegar + bleach = dangerous reaction

• Have regular science talks:
  Ask your child what they learned and what they want to try next. Remind them:
  “Cool experiments belong in safe places, with adults—never alone, never with things from the garage or under the sink.”

• Celebrate mistakes, safely:
  If a kitchen experiment flops, laugh together! If your child ever tries something risky, use it as a serious, family-wide safety lesson.

Build the Dream—Responsibly

Hanlin’s mission is not just to teach facts. We strive to help every child grow into a brave, creative, and responsible citizen. We want Alex’s adventures to inspire boundless curiosity—not copycat risks.

What We Ask of Every Alchemist’s Family

• Full supervision, full participation:
  Whenever your child sings, builds, or imagines as Alex, be there. Science is a family journey.

• Parent training for the future:
  Just as pilots require safety training, parents of “young scientists” should too. Seek out resources from Hanlin and trusted organizations.

• Lead by example:
  Show your child how real scientists respect both discovery and safety. Celebrate both curiosity and caution.

For the Next Generation—Science is Magic, Safety is Love

With the right guidance, your child can explore college-level science while staying safe, happy, and endlessly curious. They’ll invent, create, and, one day, solve the world’s greatest challenges.
But let’s make sure they get there safely—with all their fingers, smiles, and dreams intact.

If you have questions, need resources, or want help building a safe learning environment, Hanlin Institute is here for you.

Let’s raise the world’s first generation of “Alchemist Kids” who are as wise as they are brilliant—where every explosion is in the imagination, every discovery is safe, and every lesson is shared with those we love.

With gratitude, partnership, and hope,
Principal Maverick
Hanlin Institute
Global Elites Network (GEN)

P.S.
If in doubt—don’t experiment alone. Science is always more fun (and safer!) together.