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A Parent's Guide to Teen Slang
Ever feel lost when teens say something is "mid" or "giving main character energy"? Join Jessi and Erin as their special guest, Emily Moyers, a Teen Librarian at PML and self professed language lover breaks down the wild world of modern slang ā from how it spreads faster than ever on social media to why some terms stick while others get left on read.
What's inside:
āØ The psychology behind why teens create new language
š± Which platforms are slang factories (hint: it's not just TikTok)
ā” Cultural appropriation vs. natural language evolution
šÆ Parent survival guide to staying current without being cringe
š§ Slang quiz to test your fluency!
Whether you're a confused parent or just fascinated by how language evolves, this episode will leave you absolutely shook by the creativity of modern communication.
No cap ā this one hits different! šÆ
Episode Timestamps:
0:01 ā Introduction
03:15 ā Terms and Patterns
05:15 ā Reference points for slang
06:45 ā How can parents stay informed
08:55 ā How does slang reflect Gen Z cultural shifts/values
10:50 ā How does their time online influence slang
13:30 ā Life cycle of slang terms
14:20 ā Influence of marginalized groups on slang (appropriation vs mainstream)
18:30 ā Possible hidden meanings of slang terms
22:05 ā Platforms where slang is being created
23:40 ā Favorite slang terms
28:10 ā Slang quiz
35:00 - Closing
Episode #21, May 2025
For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide:Ā Resource Guide Episode #21
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By Patchogue-Medford LibraryEver feel lost when teens say something is "mid" or "giving main character energy"? Join Jessi and Erin as their special guest, Emily Moyers, a Teen Librarian at PML and self professed language lover breaks down the wild world of modern slang ā from how it spreads faster than ever on social media to why some terms stick while others get left on read.
What's inside:
āØ The psychology behind why teens create new language
š± Which platforms are slang factories (hint: it's not just TikTok)
ā” Cultural appropriation vs. natural language evolution
šÆ Parent survival guide to staying current without being cringe
š§ Slang quiz to test your fluency!
Whether you're a confused parent or just fascinated by how language evolves, this episode will leave you absolutely shook by the creativity of modern communication.
No cap ā this one hits different! šÆ
Episode Timestamps:
0:01 ā Introduction
03:15 ā Terms and Patterns
05:15 ā Reference points for slang
06:45 ā How can parents stay informed
08:55 ā How does slang reflect Gen Z cultural shifts/values
10:50 ā How does their time online influence slang
13:30 ā Life cycle of slang terms
14:20 ā Influence of marginalized groups on slang (appropriation vs mainstream)
18:30 ā Possible hidden meanings of slang terms
22:05 ā Platforms where slang is being created
23:40 ā Favorite slang terms
28:10 ā Slang quiz
35:00 - Closing
Episode #21, May 2025
For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide:Ā Resource Guide Episode #21