Parents may want to listen up. There is a new generation of text messaging you kids may using, but understanding the codes they using could be difficult, since they are different from most anything you are used to seeing.
For example, would you know that the code "53X" in a text message means "sex?" "MOS translates to the warning "mom over the shoulder," GYPO is code for "get your pants off," and LMIRL means "let’s meet in real life."
Tech Reporter Brian Westbrook said parents need to do their homework. "(This is a) great reminder for parents attention to pay attention to what their kids are saying, and what channels and what social media apps they're using," according to Westbrook.
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Parents should also note that there are apps which will hide your child's messages and discrete photos. Watch Out for "WTTP." That is code for "want to trade photos?"
But parents are warned to be vigilant. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15 to 34-year-olds. There is an app created by a company called BARK that monitors sites and services for red flag words.
Below is the most recent list of texting codes identified by BARK.
53X = sneaky way to type "sex"
KMS = kill myselfLH6 = let’s have sex
KYS = kill yourself
MOS = mom over the shoulder
POS = parent over shoulder
CD9 = code 9, parents around
GNOC = get naked on camera
.99 = parents are gone
WTTP = want to trade photos?
LMIRL = let’s meet in real life
1174 = meet at a party spot
IWSN = I want sex now
CU46 = see you for sex
FWB = friends with benefits
ADR = what’s your address
MPFB = my personal f*** buddy
PAL= parents are listening
TWD = texting while driving
GYPO = get your pants off