Family Safety Articles
If you’re a young parent, the first thing that may come to mind when you see the acronym “OC” popping up on your kid’s phone is the 2003 teen drama. However, this trendy chat acronym has nothing to do with the Orange County series that premiered a couple of decades ago. In the online realm,…
As a parent, you want to understand your kids. Frustratingly, the ever-evolving world of slang terms makes it more difficult to communicate with them, and having this divide can affect your relationship. Thankfully, we’re here to help break down all the terms you may not understand. We’ll look at the slang term “KMS,” its meaning,…
“SOS” is a popular slang that you often see in your kids’ chats. At first glance, you might think it is a cry for help. But do not worry, “SOS” in chats and online conversations usually has no connection to any emergency situation. In the online realm, SOS is commonly used to express annoyance or…
If you have teens who casually use GOAT in conversations whether online or in real life, they are not talking about the animal. Instead, the term GOAT is slang with different meanings depending on the context of the topic/conversation. Most of the time, the term GOAT has a positive connotation and is often used for…
Among the seemingly never-ending new list of words parents need to understand, “cap” is another linguistic gem that your teenage kids commonly use in their chats. But do you know exactly what this 3-letter expression means? Here we will unravel the secrets of this popular slang and explore all its meanings. Also, we’ll shed some…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
As time passes and generations change, so does our vocabulary. In this world where online gaming communities are packed with individuals from all walks of life, more terms and words are popping out every day. For parents, it can be hard to keep up. AFK is one of the most common abbreviations used by many,…
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