Episode Notes This week on the Plus Playground: we saw an article on Parents.com recently that listed the “2025 teen slang” that parents need to know. And we couldn’t help but wonder… is anyone actually talking like this? We’ll also share a round of recommendations: Jamilah recommends: Novocaine (for parents and older teens) Zak recommends: Deconstructed rice bowls This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock weekly bonus