Teen “Sext” Slangs revealed – 28 Internet acronyms every parent should know

I came across an CNN article/video online which I think every Parent should be aware of.

This goes to show that in this internet age, parents should be internet savvy and aware of what their children are into.

This article tells about acronyms popularly used across the internet, especially on social media and texting apps

Some of these acronyms can give the uninitiated parents the chills.

Here are some of the “Sext” slangs that are being used now…Mind you There is a study that shows a correlation between Teen Sexting and risky Sex.

1. IWSN – I want sex now
2. GNOC – Get naked on camera
3. NIFOC – Naked in front of computer
4. PIR – Parent in room
5. CU46 – See you for sex
6. 53X – Sex
7. 9 – Parent watching
8. 99 – Parent gone
9. 1174 – Party meeting place
10. THOT – That hoe over there
11. CID – Acid (the drug)
12. Broken – Hungover from alcohol
13. 420 – Marijuana
14. POS – Parent over shoulder
15. SUGARPIC – Suggestive or erotic photo
16. KOTL – Kiss on the lips
17. (L)MIRL – Let’s meet in real life
18. PRON – Porn
19. TDTM – Talk dirty to me
20. 8 – Oral sex
21. CD9 – Parents around/Code 9
22. IPN – I’m posting naked
23. LH6 – Let’s have sex
24. WTTP – Want to trade pictures?
25. DOC – Drug of choice
26. TWD – Texting while driving
27. GYPO – Get your pants off
28. KPC– Keeping parents clueless

My advice as parents is that apart from educating your teenagers about the dangers of sexting and related activities, you have to be aware of these acronyms (be internet literate), set limitations and also snoop at times.