Internet / text lingo is an ever evolving language that somehow spreads to teens like wildfire.
Susan Avery, senior editor at ParentDish.com, told the Wall Street Journal that she has observed parents becoming more concerned about not knowing what their kids are talking about. "The best thing is to embrace it and use it as a bonding experience with your child," she says. I agree -- fostering open communications with your child is definitely key to staying plugged into your kids' lives.
Fox News in Atlanta came up with a list of 50 terms parents should know. Hopefully this will help you by:
- Teaching you the latest Internet slang kids are using that may cause you concern
- Giving you an idea of what to worry about if you see a cryptic text message on your child's phone or in their IM conversations
- Providing you with an opportunity to have a bonding experience with your child per Susan Avery's suggestion
The source from this news story was www.netlingo.com. Another source for Internet lingo translations is www.urbandictionary.com.
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