Understanding the DOL: Decoding Online Lingo for Parents
DOL is an acronym standing for Dying of Laughter. It represents a strong physical reaction to humor, suggesting that something is so funny it could induce a metaphorical death from laughter. Used mostly in textual communication, DOL is commonly shared when one finds the humor, usually in the form of memes, gifs, or clever texts, extremely hilarious. This acronym serves as an indicator of the shared spontaneous amusement that one finds hard to resist. DOL can be used interchangeably with similar expressions such as LOML, CDFU.
Examples
- Hey Rachel, I was in a very serious meeting today
- Oh really, what happened, Ben?
- When it was my turn to speak, my voice cracked like I was going through puberty again
- DOL! That must have been terrible!
- Not as terrible as the silence that followed
- Person A: Have you seen the latest comedy sketch by that new artist?
- Person B: Yes! The one where he tries to juggle pineapples and watermelons?
- Person A: That's the one! It was so offbeat and unexpected.
- Person B: Totally agree, I was DOL when he dropped all the fruits!
- Person A: I know, right! Me too!
- Hey, you up?
- Yeah, couldn't sleep. What's going on?
- Needed your thoughts on this paper I'm working on.
- Can't it wait till morning?
- I guess, it's not that urgent but was hoping to fine-tune it before tomorrow's class.
- I see...DOL?
- Yes, it stands for "Deadline of Life". It's just a way of saying it's your last chance to do something important. It's like stating that the paper is my last chance to impress the professor.
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- Begin by educating yourself about the slang words teens use. This includes acronyms like DOL, which stands for Dying Of Laughter, and is used when something is incredibly funny.
- Initiate a non-confrontational conversation about their slang in texting. Ensure to convey that the purpose is not to limit their language, but to understand it better.
- Asking them to explain the meaning of certain terms they’re using can be a good start. This might make them feel valued and might also enjoy the idea of being your “slang teacher”.
- While discussing, introduce slang words like DOL, LAMO, and LBVS that are commonly used. This will make your teen feel more comfortable and less judged.
- Finally, it is important to set healthy boundaries when it comes to language use. Slang is fine, but derogatory and offensive language should never be tolerated.
Summary
In conclusion, understanding online lingo like DOL is crucial for parents to maintain open communication with their teens. It helps them keep tabs on their children’s online activities, and proactively ensure their safety. Teaching moments abound with the nuances of each acronym. Hence, parents are highly encouraged to familiarize themselves with common internet acronyms and expressions to effectively connect with their children.
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What to do if you recognize your child's dangerous slang
Keyword alert is a feature in parental control apps designed to notify parents or guardians when specific words or phrases are detected in their child's online activity.
When triggered, the parental control app sends an alert to the parent's device, allowing them to promptly address any potential issues and ensure their child's online safety and well-being. We recommend adding slang related to drugs and sext to your keywords alert.
