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Parents are struggling to grasp Gen Alpha’s “brainrot” language.

Aug 15 2024

Parents are struggling to grasp Gen Alpha’s “brainrot” language. It’s no stretch to say a new slang term circulates almost daily on social media, but that’s making it increasingly difficult for parents to comprehend what their kids are actually talking about. Gen Alpha is known for their seemingly random vocabulary (what does “Ohio” mean to them?!), sometimes labeled as cringeworthy by older gens and linked to being “mini Millennials” or “iPad kids.” But some parents have noticed that even their younger children, despite having limited internet access, are using these terms in their everyday speech—often without fully understanding their meanings themselves. (NBC News)

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