Nothing makes me feel older than opening up TikTok and seeing videos of 12-year-olds doing dance moves I’ve never seen to songs I’ve never heard while wearing outfits that would have been considered extremely unstylish when I was their age. It’s incredibly challenging to keep up with the lingo and trends of younger generations, but lucky for us, one millennial mom is dedicated to translating them for the rest of us.
Faith Hitchon, a California-based mother, has been sharing updates on TikTok that break down trends her Gen Alpha daughter has explained to her. Anything from fashion to phone accessories can be considered lame by middle schoolers, so below, you can learn all about what’s in and what’s out!