A Karen
is an internet slang term used to describe an agressive, entitled, racist, middle-aged person, usually a woman.
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A Karen
is an internet slang term used to describe an agressive, entitled, racist, middle-aged person, usually a woman.
When an older person has a temper tantrum, the slang term a Karen
will probably come into play. This slang expression already existed before the Covid pandemic, but it really exploded in the US to describe a person who refuses to follow health guidelines and is vocal and obnoxious about their insistence on not following the rules. Karen
memes abound, and the term a Karen
may also be applied to men who behave badly.
Examples of how your teen might use the slang term a Karen
:
-Poor Alex. His family arrived late for the Spring Concert, and his mom asked other people to move from their seats so that her family could have a better view.
-OMG what a Karen
-We were in the double drive thru and this karen in a range rover pulled out right in front of us even though we were next
-This woman in the lobby was making loud, obnoxious remarks about not wearing her mask.
-Did anyone say Karen
in a loud, obnoxious voice? LOL
-Every customer I helped today was a Karen FML
You might learn your child is using this slang term by chance when a text pops up on the phone screen. But while the slang term a Karen
is harmless, other teenage slang terms could indicate that your teen is talking about risky behaviors or communicating with potentially dangerous people.
Having a parental control app on your child’s phone will give you peace of mind by alerting you to your child’s exposure to risks encountered on their phone. With a parental control app installed on your child’s phone, you have the control to set alerts to help your teen avoid the pitfalls of predators, drug dealers, and other negative influences. Having the ability to vary the level of monitoring gives you the power to choose what is right for your child, and these levels can be adjusted easily at any time.
Using names for stereotypes and insults is a practice that has existed for centuries. The entitled I want to talk to the manager
angry, middle-aged woman inspired the slang term a Karen.
The rise of a Karen
in social media was exacerbated in 2020 with Covid-induced anti-vaxxers and people who refused to follow the required protocols. The Guardian even referred to 2020 as the year of the Karen
because so many adults were behaving in an uncivil manner.
Here are some prompts for talking with your teen about antisocial behavior illustrated by the slang expression a Karen
:
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