Teens May 2026

Teens often use specific shorthand to communicate quickly or discreetly:

: Words are often misspelled or letters are repeated (e.g., "sooooo") for emphasis. Teens often use specific shorthand to communicate quickly

: Large blocks of text are generally avoided in favor of short, rapid-fire messages. Teens often use specific shorthand to communicate quickly

Contemporary teen texting follow specific unwritten social norms: Teens often use specific shorthand to communicate quickly