# Parental Awareness — Decode teen slang

> Decode teen slang (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Smith.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-awareness/id6788506587 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788506589)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parental-awareness/id6788506587/reviews.md

## What is Parental Awareness?

Parent Awareness is a reference guide designed to help parents, guardians, educators, and caregivers better understand modern teen slang, online trends, digital culture, and youth safety topics.

Are you hearing terms, abbreviations, emojis, or online references that you don't recognize? Parent Awareness helps explain commonly used slang and internet terminology in an educational, easy-to-understand format.

FEATURES

• Teen Slang Dictionary — Explore more than 190 slang terms, abbreviations, phrases, and emojis commonly used in online conversations and social media.

• Topic Categories — Learn about terms associated with:

* Digital culture and social media
* Vaping and nicotine-related terminology
* Substance-related slang
* Dating and relationship abbreviations
* Online safety and potential grooming terminology
* Mental health and wellness discussions
* Community and group-related terminology

• AI Slang Decoder — Paste a word, phrase, or message and receive a plain-language explanation to help understand its potential meaning and context.

• Emoji Reference Guide — Discover common and context-dependent meanings behind frequently used emojis.

• Daily Tips — Receive rotating educational tips focused on communication, online awareness, and family conversations.

• Quiz Mode — Test your knowledge and reinforce learning through interactive quizzes.

• Community Contributions — Submit new terms and suggestions for future updates.

• Conversation Starters — Access discussion prompts designed to encourage open and respectful communication.

• Quick Access Resources — Easily find contact information for public support and crisis resources where available.

WHY PARENTS USE PARENT AWARENESS

• Educational and easy to use
• Designed for parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, counselors, and caregivers
• Regularly updated terminology and trends
• Focused on awareness, communication, and digital literacy
• No advertising

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Parent Awareness is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The content provided should not be considered medical, legal, mental health, or professional advice. Information may not reflect all meanings or contexts of a term and should be used as a general reference guide.

If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency or crisis, contact local emergency services or an appropriate crisis support resource immediately.

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-07-30

• Dictionary expanded to 277+ slang terms — new pill, vape, and
  predator vocabulary added
• Red Flags on every high-risk term — know exactly what to
  watch for
• Parent Scripts — read-aloud openers you can use to start
  hard conversations without sounding accusatory
• 24/7 Crisis Hotlines auto-attached to critical results
  (988, Crisis Text Line, SAMHSA, NCMEC)
• AI Decoder now searches the live web for trending slang
  not yet in our database
• Self-learning: the dictionary grows nightly based on what
  parents look up

### 1.0 — 2026-07-14

No release notes.

## More apps by Thomas Smith

- [Wingman AI: Chat Assistant](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingman-ai-chat-assistant/id6793262075)

All apps by Thomas Smith: https://appshunter.io/developer/6788506589

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