Overtexting
In the Columbus Dispatch this morning, I found a front page article titled, Overtexting?
Would encourage you as a parent read the article.
TXTing slang
Here is a list of recent slang terms for texting. I pulled it off of Dr. Phil’s website. Way to go Phil!
Most people know that OMG means Oh, my God, and LOL stands for Laugh out Loud. But teens are getting more cryptic with their text messaging lingo, and their shorthand can range from the silly to the sexually explicit. How savvy are you? The following is a glossary of some common acronyms that your child may be using to keep you in the dark.
Text Messaging Acronyms
ADR — Address
AFK — Away from Keyboard
ASL — Age/Sex/Location
BRB — Be Right Back
GTG — Got to Go
GYPO — Get Your Pants off
IWSN — I Want Sex Now
JK — Just Kidding
KFY — Kiss for You
KPC — Keeping Parents Clueless
LMIRL — Let’s Meet in Real Life
LMAO—Laughing My Ass off
LOL — Laugh out Loud
MorF — Male or Female
NIFOC — Nude in Front Of Computer
P911 – Parent Alert
PAL — Parents Are Listening
PAW — Parents Are Watching
PIR — Parent in Room
POS — Parents over Shoulder
SorG — Straight or Gay
TDTM — Talk Dirty to Me
WYCM — Will You Call Me?
Cell Phones and Sexting
Anna and I watched a piece on Sexting on the Today show this morning. As a youth pastor, I am amazed at how many times I run into this. Porn has gone from printed material, TV screen, internet and now cell phones.
As a parent, please read the Today show article by clicking here: Teens and Cell Phones
Pay careful attention to the end of the article where they give practical ways to monitor your teens cell phone usage.
For a better look at the survey taken go to The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
NOTE: This year’s High School Winter Retreat will be on Purity. Please get your student signed up.
Also, a Parent Forum (P.A.T.H.) is scheduled for January 18th from 3:00-5:00 pm at Grace Point. This month’s topic, Unraveling the Internet. Parents–DON’T miss this event.
