Tech Translator
FOMO
Teen slang, explained for parents.
What it means
Fear of missing out. The anxiety that everyone else is having more fun or more interesting experiences. Social media amplifies it because you see highlight reels of everyone's best moments constantly.
How to bring it up with your kid
"Do you ever feel FOMO when you see what friends are doing online? That feeling is real, and it is designed into these apps. What helps when you feel it?"