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NPC
Teen slang, explained for parents.
What it means
"Non-Playable Character" from video games, a character that just follows a script with no real mind or choices. Applied to people: "He's such an NPC" means he follows trends without independent thought. Also a viral TikTok trend of people acting robotically.
How to bring it up with your kid
"What makes someone an NPC vs. someone with real opinions?" A really good prompt for a conversation about individuality and groupthink.