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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. Not dangerous, but fuels a lot of appearance-focused content.
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.