The Rudest Kids In America: Where Las Vegas Ranks

A recent survey by solitaired.com showed the top cities in America that have the rudest kids. And Las Vegas was not only in the top ten, but in the top five. The survey asked residents in 28 cities across the country to rate their city's youngest citizens. And the age ranges were grouped into three categories: 5-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds and 13-17 year olds.

I looked up this survey because of stories I've heard from my daughter about what kids are saying to her at her Clark County school. And I was shocked at some of the behavior of these kids. And it's not hard to believe the stories when you consider this survey.

The survey rated kids based on the three worst behaviors for the age group. The rudest kids that were in the 5-8 year old group had offenses including not following rules, not using manners, and making messes.

The middle age group's biggest offenses included inconsiderately playing their music and videos too loudly and not saying hello to people. They also made the survey for being lost in their phones. Which makes sense as to why they don't have the time to say hello to people.

The oldest kids were also docked for being lost in their phones. As well as for playing their music and videos too loudly. And finally for swearing.

If you're a parent like me, you probably know the answer to this one. The survey showed that it's the parents that most kids are rudest to. Followed by their peers and finally strangers. So yeah, it's not your imagination, Las Vegas. Our kids are jerks. Just kidding. Or am I?

Fortunately, since Las Vegas came in at #4 on the survey, there are three cities in the country that have worse kids than we do. New York City, NY came in at #3. San Francisco, CA kids are the second rudest in the country, according to the survey. And the top spot for rudest kids goes to Philadelphia, PA.

"Have kids", they said. "It'll be fun", they said. - Wendy Rush, 96.3 KKLZ

Ok parents, I did it for you - combed through some of the most common teen slang that kids are using in 2023.

Now some of it you’ll be familiar with, because you ARE a parent, or an aunt, or uncle, or grandparent! But some of it may surprise you. Is your kid using weird terminology or phrases? I mean IRL, what the heck are they saying?

Keep in mind that popular slang terms often are attributed to Gen Z, TikTok, Instagram, or other parts of pop culture  It’s also important to note that so many of these words and phrases stem from the roots of African American Vernacular English (AAVE).

Adults - here's some help from A to Z:

As parents, you will eventually catch on to their kids slang, so often kids will opt for emojis instead of typing out full words. So here’s some help with the emoji slang - at least the ones I can get away with.

It's a booty, rear-end - a BUTT!

Hot! Or HAWT!!

Symbolizes a lie, which could also be called a “cap.” (see above list)

Feeling frisky, or naughty, Or - nasty.

Used when sending or receiving nudes.

Indicates “spiciness." (inappropriate or risque content)

Represents "porn," especially on TikTok

Please tell me you know.

Again, please tell me you know...

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