This report describes an acronym that looks like slang but should concern any parent that sees it in communications between their child and someone else.
If you see the acronym KYS – or kys, as it’s usually written online, you might think it means 'keep your smile'. This is what some Tik-Tok users suggest it means. There is much more sinister meaning behind those three letters that parents should be aware of because it could highlight cyberbullying.
The acronym actually conveys the message "Kill Your Self" and once seen further investigation is required.
This sort of message and the communications that accompany its use would be detected with effective monitoring of a child's device.
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