A teacher’s decision to ban a list of Gen Alpha slang words in their classroom has gone viral, sparking widespread discussion online.
The banned words, shared on social media and Reddit, include popular terms like “rizz,” “Ohio,” “skibidi toilet,” “sigma,” “gyatt,” and “brain rot.”
These terms are commonly used by younger generations, often leaving older generations puzzled by their meaning. For example, “Ohio” is slang for something strange or cringe-worthy, while “rizz” refers to charisma or charm.
The rationale for the ban appears to be twofold: maintaining classroom focus and teaching students about appropriate language use in different contexts.
However, the move has sparked debate. Some view it as a reasonable effort to curb distractions, while others see it as unnecessary censorship of generational expression.
Many commenters noted that similar slang bans or restrictions existed in their own school days, often targeting curse words or fads like yo-yos or specific phrases.
Interestingly, some teachers and adults suggested an alternative approach—using the banned slang themselves to make it less appealing to students. This humorous tactic reportedly helps diminish the slang’s popularity.
The debate highlights the generational cycle of slang evolving and being misunderstood by older groups while serving as a form of identity for younger ones.
Generation Alpha, also known as Gen Alpha, refers to individuals born between 2010 and 2025. This cohort follows Generation Z and is the first generation to be born entirely in the 21st century. The term was introduced by Australian social researcher Mark McCrindle, who chose the Greek alphabet to signify a new beginning after Generations X, Y, and Z.
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