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Mewing
Teen slang, explained for parents.
What it means
A jaw-positioning technique (tongue pressed to roof of mouth) claimed online to reshape facial structure over time. Viral on TikTok. Based on fringe orthodontic ideas, not backed by mainstream science. It's physically harmless, and it feeds into a wider stream of appearance-focused content that's worth being aware of.
How to bring it up with your kid
"I've seen that trend, what have you heard about it?" Good moment to talk about how social media mixes wellness advice, pseudoscience, and appearance pressure together.