The Dangerous Text Slang That All Parents Need to Know

Some of the slang is potentially dangerous and could be putting your child at risk.

January 17, 2017
By: Amanda Mushro

Photo by: iStock

iStock

Even if you think you are pretty savvy using emojis and LOLs in your text messages to your kids, don't get too comfortable thinking you can fluently speak your teens "text speak." While most of this text slang is simply how kids communicate with their friends, some of the slang is potentially dangerous and could be putting your child at risk.

As technology changes by the second and you try to keep your kids safe from cyberbullying and sexting, it's important to stay involved and engaged with their social media, emails, and texting. Often the text slang is the perfect way for your child to talk to their friends about topics they don't want you to know about. So even if you are looking at their text messages, you'll have no idea what they are saying.

Since text slang evolves quickly, often too fast for parents to learn, here is a list of common text slang and emojis and what they mean.

Via The Sun

Next Up

These are the Updated Guidelines on Babies’ Developmental Milestones That Parents Need to Know

These milestones haven’t been updated in decades, and some are catching parents' attention.

Owlet Stops Selling Their Baby-Monitoring Smart Sock After FDA Warning – Here’s What Parents Need to Know

This baby registry must-have item is no longer being sold and parents have lots of questions.

New Safety Rules for Baby Rockers — What Parents Need to Know

The new rules aim to reduce the risk of suffocation and accidents related to these popular items.

The Pandemic Changed How Parents Feed Their Children, Study Says

The pandemic changed a lot, even the way we feed our families.

Is an Au Pair Right for Your Family?

Here’s everything you need to know about hiring an au pair.

Half of Parents Still Financially Support Their Adult Children, Study Shows

Although it's great to help out your kids, parting with that extra cash may be detrimental to your own financial goals. Here's why.

Keep the Praise Coming! Praise From Parents May Improve a Child’s Persistence

Here’s a great reason to offer up a "good job!" to your kids.