As children and teens spend more time online and on their devices, it is imperative for parents to know some critical codes and acronyms that children may be using while chatting or “sexting” with a potential predator.
You may be familiar with “LOL” or “SMH” (Shake My Head). But, do you know what “99” or “WTTP” means? These are just a couple of the acronyms that predators are using to chat with children and teens to KPC (Keep Parents Clueless).
Please have open and age-appropriate conversations with children about online predators and safety. We also recommend reviewing 15 Apps Parents Should Know (prepared by law enforcement) and an Electronic Device Agreement to help set proper expectations for children and teens regarding the use of electronic devices and expected behavior online.
The Child Rescue Coalition recently compiled a list of 30 Internet Acronyms All Parents Need to Know. Here are just some of those codes to help parents get familiar with the current lingo.
Internet Acronyms All Parents Need to Know:
99 Parent Gone
142 (or 459) I love you
182 I hate you
1174 Nude Club
CD9 Code 9 – it means parents are around
FYEO For your eyes only
GNOC Get naked on camera
HAK Hugs and kisses
KFY Kiss for you
KPC Keeping parents clueless
MIRL Meet in real life
MOS Mom over shoulder
NIFOC Nude in front of computer
NSFW Not safe for work
P911 Parent alert
PAW Parents are watching
PAL Parents are listening
PIR Parent in room
POS Parent over shoulder
SWAK Sealed with a kiss
WTTP Want to trade pictures?
Online Predators: What You Need To Know To Protect Your Child Today
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