Texting and Instant Messaging
Teen Texting Slang (and Emojis) Parents Should Know
The blog breaks down the language of texting, from harmless banter to texting slang that should raise red flags with caregivers (McAfee.com).
Terms & Emojis
An overview of popular emojis used to convey messages about drugs and sex (Trafficking & Exploitation Services Systems, YWCA Halifax)
List of Texting and Online Chat Abbreviations
The online technology dictionary for students, educators and IT professionals offers an up-to-date list of texting and online chat abbreviations (Webopedia).
Emojipedia
A resource where you can do a search for an emoji and find out its meaning (Emojipedia).
Sexting
Sexting
Resources for caregivers and educators about sexting, why youth do it, and how caregivers, educators, and law enforcement are responding (Media Smarts).
Parents, Do You Know the Most Common Emojis Used in Sexting?
The article is a first of four in a series called Parent Translation, which also includes the most common slang words for testing, and a list of porn-specific terminology (Educate Empower Kids).
Talking About Sexting
Resource on talking about sexting, which includes a video, with your youngster (Common Sense Media).