Family Safety Articles
It’s possible that you’ve already heard the term “throwing shade” from your teens while they were chatting with friends. Or maybe you’ve seen them use it while reading comments online. The phrase is common in social media and pop culture, but what does it actually mean? Is it a positive or negative phrase that your…
You’ve likely heard of the term “emo” already, but there are many misconceptions about it. Emo is a term used to describe individuals, often teens, who typically dress in all black and listen to a certain genre of music. However, the term is also sometimes linked to teens suffering from depression. Here we’ll see if…
Teens use all kinds of slang in their chats that might seem a complete mystery to you. But for them, using chat acronyms and slang is part of their identity and contributes to language evolution. Among these popular acronyms is “WBU”, which you must have come across countless times. If you are unsure about the…
As a parent, it’s important to stay informed and up to date on the language our kids use to better understand their online activities and interactions. Doing so will ensure their safety at all times, whether virtually or in the real world. Here we’ll dig into the meaning of FWB and where teens often use…
Along with a seemingly countless number of other words, ISTG is one of these trendy chat acronyms that teens are constantly using in their texts and online posts. But what does this term mean and should parents be concerned? As with any internet slang, it can be used in various contexts and have some different…
TikTok has become one of the most viral online platforms ever since its inception. It has also inspired some of the most viral and popularly used slang words today. It has also brought renewed popularity to many existing terms, such as KYS. But is KYS a safe slang word? Do you know what it means,…
It’s easy to get lost in the ever-changing vocabulary of modern teenagers. Rizz is another example of a word that teenagers have popularized in recent years much to the dismay of parents everywhere. However, don’t fret, we got you covered! Here we’ll take a closer look at not only what this word means, but also…
This generation of children is more tech-savvy than ever, and they can rarely function without their gadgets like smartphones and laptops. Children do many of their activities online, such as playing games, school research, watching shows/series, chatting with friends, etc. It’s on some of these online platforms that you may be seen them using terms…
There was a time when the parents of today used plenty of acronyms and abbreviations. Back when text messaging became a thing, it meant not needing to spend as much on sending your message. Even though that’s not a thing these days, teens still love using acronyms, abbreviations, and shorthand. One of those terms commonly…
Ever since the explosion of the internet and text messaging, people have been using abbreviations and acronyms in their chats. For parents, this seems like a never-ending chore to catch up on the latest words, so they know exactly what their kids are talking about. “OG” is one of these trendy abbreviations that you come…
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