Parents are increasingly puzzled by the slang their Gen Alpha children use, with terms like “skibidi,” “gyatt,” and “tea” leaving many adults confused, according to a CNBC report.
These words, emerging and evolving rapidly in online spaces like TikTok and Roblox, contribute to a generational shift that turns intergenerational communication into a challenge, almost like cracking a secret code.
What was once “cool” or “slay” now feels outdated, replaced by slang that evolves as quickly as internet trends, creating one of the biggest communication barriers between parents and their children.