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    Use of 420 friendly by teens

    In the digital world, teens nowadays employ the term 420 friendly as a part of their Instagram bio, Snapchat, or chat room in order to indicate that they are not against cannabis use or that they do not mind being near it. It is sometimes employed as a joke, or to be trendy, whereas the real...
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    Will forwarding messages have any impact on privacy?

    Yes, sending of messages can affect privacy when not done with care. When sending a message, you can easily give personal information, email addresses, confidential information to others without intending to do so. This may cause privacy or data abuse. One should also confirm the information...
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    What is the PIR (Parent in Room)?

    The PIR is an abbreviation (Parent in Room) a term commonly employed by teenagers and youths when chatting or communicating online. It is an indication of the presence of a parent or a guardian, hence the dialogue must remain proper or wait a little. The term is commonly used to evade...
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    Why Parents should take note of such Slang as Tuff.

    Slang is a dynamic phenomenon and terms such as tuff could be used to show how children speak and what impact on them. Listening to such words can assist parents to keep in touch with the digital world of their child. It also enables them to recognize some possible red flags, including...
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    What is the meaning of GMFU in texts and in online conversations?

    GMFU stands for “Got Me F*ed Up.”** It is a colloquialism in which one is surprised, offended, annoyed or disrespected by whatever another individual has done or said. Young adults, and teens, tend to use it to express intense emotional responses - usually adding melodramatic elements of humor...
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    Is "big back" the same as calling someone fat?

    When one talks of a big back, he refers to a broad back or a strong back and not the total weight of the body. An individual whose back was large may be athletic, muscular, or simply his or her frame size is broad frame. However, given the tone, some people may consider it an insult; therefore...