Keeping up with slang can be challenging as language evolves over generations. A former teacher shares how asking their son about current slang words provides a connection during his pre-teen years. The son enjoys teaching his parent about new terms, which shifts the dynamic and grants him a sense of authority. The parent acknowledges their child's growing independence and the natural progression of language development, recognizing that each generation develops its own vernacular. They conclude that understanding slang is less important than maintaining a strong relationship with their child.
For the first time, he is experiencing knowing things that I don't. Even at his young age, he gets to be the authority on something, even if that thing might feel small.
My son is at an age where he is becoming more independent, and I am still working on adjusting to that. In order to become more comfortable with his newfound independence, I've decided to stop worrying about every little thing, including slang.
Every generation has its own terms, which come from its culture. My son should be allowed to use his own slang, just like I had mine at his age.
Asking my son about an unknown word... is a chance for him to teach me something for a change. Most of the time, I think he really enjoys that.
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