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 parents, you need to learn terms and slang to protect your children from potential online dangers. Plus, it also helps you stay in the know, which is great to ensure healthy communication with them. One term that usually baffles parents is “TBH”. If you hear or see your children using the term during conversations…
Slang and chat language are constantly evolving. This type of mainstream communication language welcomes new words and phrases almost every day. “SUS” is one of these many chat acronyms that teens use every day in their chats. You must have spotted this slang on your kids’ mobiles or their social platforms. But do you know…
Today, teens often use slang during online or real-life conversations which can baffle those who don’t know what these terms mean. One of the many slang terms we’ve seen using in recent years is SSDD but what exactly does it mean? Thankfully we’re here to help. We’ll give you all the information you need to…
“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…
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…
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