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POV
Teen slang, explained for parents.
What it means
"Point of view." A TikTok format that puts the viewer in a scene, often imagined or dramatized. "POV: you walked into the kitchen and found this." Used as a storytelling setup more than a tech term these days.
How to bring it up with your kid
Ask them: "What's the POV trend you keep watching?" It is a low-pressure way into what is shaping their feed this week.