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Sigma
Teen slang, explained for parents.
What it means
An archetype for someone cool, independent, and above needing social approval, and "Sigma grindset" means an extreme hustle-culture mindset, often used ironically, and the term is popular in male teen spaces where it can be either a joke or actually admired.
How to bring it up with your kid
"Is that a compliment in your friend group? What does it mean to you?" The sigma grindset content can overlap with extreme masculinity spaces, worth understanding what they're actually watching.