If we let ignorance prevail, there’s no need for Mom and Dad to occasionally check teen’s texts, because they won’t be able to decipher them anyway. It is essential parents know the meanings behind these emojis.
Rule of thumb: If an emoji looks like a certain body part, that is how the younger generation is using it. Like any other emoji, it serves to emphasize a given message. As the name states, it’s a heart with black color. You can use it to express your love for a given outfit or perhaps appreciate how great it looks. For those who love fashion or trendy outfits, it is exactly what you need. I guess it’s one thing if adults in committed relationships are using these as playful banter, but I doubt many parents would approve of teenagers sending these to one another. The Black Heart Emoji comes with a variety of meanings. But just as worrisome are the emojis texters are using for sexual references. Dump truck, which refers to a large and/or shapely bottom. Means hot in a sexual sense a kid might comment this on their crush’s Instagram selfie, for example. The emojis people can use as symbols of violence are obvious: bomb, skull, knife. Used to express drunkenness, sexual arousal, or a grimace. A 12-year-old Virginia girl faced charges after she posted an Instagram message referencing the library, followed by the pistol, knife and bomb emojis.
#Burning gay flag emoji free#
While some yelled about free speech, Apple may be saving people from themselves. Earlier this month, Apple replaced the pistol emoji with a lime-green water gun.