Internet acronyms all parents need to know
Children and teens use acronyms and slang to communicate quickly—and sometimes to hide their conversations from adults. Unfortunately, predators know this language too.
Download this free guide to learn the shorthand and secret codes used in online chats, text messages, and social apps—many of which can signal risky or inappropriate conversations.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
In this tip sheet, you’ll discover:
- Acronyms commonly used in conversations between youth and online predators
- Code words that signal privacy (“KPC” – Keep Parents Clueless)
- Slang that suggests sexual content, nudity, or hidden interactions
- Warning phrases that indicate a child may be hiding chats from parents or guardians
You might already know “LOL” or “SMH”—but do you know what “PIR,” “GNOC,” or “WTTP” mean? This guide breaks them down in plain language so you’re better equipped to spot red flags and start important conversations.
Download the guide now.
Fill out the short form on this page, and we’ll email you a link to access your copy. Learning the language your child is using online is one more way to help protect them from grooming, sextortion, and exploitation.
