Rizz, sigma, aura, cooked, mogging, bop, gooning, and the mysterious “6-7.” Teen slang can sound like another language, but understanding it isn’t about parents trying to sound cool. It’s about understanding context. Some terms are harmless, while others can point toward bullying, sexualization, body image, or misogyny. Our new article explains why youth slang has become an important part of digital literacy.