ContextAbbreviation · Ages 11-18 · Dated
PIR
Short for "parent in room." A warning to the other person to be careful what they say.
Can't talk, PIR.
For parents and educators
Wanting privacy from parents is normal and is not a sign of trouble on its own. It matters more when paired with secret accounts, a new older friend online, or pressure to hide a conversation.
Where it came from
Early texting and chat-room code, still listed in parent guides.
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