Tech Translator
Receipts
Teen slang, explained for parents.
What it means
Screenshots or saved messages that prove someone said or did something. "I have the receipts." Used to call out a friend, expose a lie, or end a public argument. Reflects a digital culture where every conversation can be saved and surfaced later, which kids absorb without thinking about.
How to bring it up with your kid
"What does it feel like to know everything you say in a group chat could be screenshotted? Has that ever happened to you or someone you know?" Useful because it gets them thinking about digital permanence without lecturing about it.