What does LMIRL mean?
Definition, Use Cases, Examples

LMIRL Meaning

LMIRL stands for Let’s Meet In Real Life.

LMIRL is an internet slang initialism in which the sender suggests meeting the recipient in person.

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How is LMIRL used? Use Cases & Examples

A slang expression used in online chatting, the term LMIRL is worrisome because of the possibility that the sender could be person with nefarious intentions, such as a pedophile. Even though this term could be sent by someone with completely honorable intentions, the risk of danger is such that a parent should intervene if this initialism pops up in a child’s digital conversations.

Examples of how your teen might use the slang term LMIRL:

-I know I”m older than you but you’re very mature for your age, lmirl.

-You said you’ve never had sex. LMIRL and I’ll give you the most romantic night of your life.

-Hey, are you alone? I think about you all the time, lmirl.

-You look so much older than your age. LMIRL- no one has to know.

How to Identify if your child is using the LMIRL slang word

You might learn your child is using this slang term by chance when a text pops up on the phone screen. The use of the slang term LMIRL is a red flag and indicates that your teen is planning to meet a potentially dangerous person.

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 easily be adjusted at any time.

How to talk with your child about use of the LMIRL slang word

It’s possible that the use of the slang expression LMIRL is innocent, but it is more probable that your teen is in the process of being groomed by a sexual predator. Seeing this slang term in your kid’s online communications indicates immediate danger, and it would be reasonable to contact the police for guidance. You cannont overstate to your teen how devious and manipulative predators can be.

Here are some prompts for talking with your teenager about online predators:

  • According to the FBI, kids between the ages of 12-15 make up 50% of the victims of online predators. That’s a scary statistic. Let’s talk about how we can keep you safe.
  • Many predators use fake identies to lure kids in. Have you ever met someone online you thought might be misrepresenting himself/herself?
  • Do you know anyone who has fallen for a predator’s game?
  • How would you feel if someone you met online started suggesting inappropriate behavior?

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