A recent study by Barnardo's, a UK-based children's charity, has revealed that online abuse and harassment are deeply embedded in the lives of young people aged 13 to 20. The research, based on interviews with 4,000 young people, found that one in four young girls have been called degrading names online, while 57% of young boys have used such language against a girl in their class, often to avoid being labeled as "boring." The findings highlight the persistent and harmful nature of online bullying, which is increasingly normalized among youth. One of the key challenges identified in the study is the difficulty adults face in understanding the evolving slang and insults used by young people. Samai, a 21-year-old university student working with Barnardo's, says many parents are unaware of the language their children use to belittle others. For example, terms like "bops" and "foids" have become common in online conversations. "Bop" is often used to insult women, typically implying they have had many sexual partners, while "foid" is a mix of "female" and "humanoid," used by some individuals as a derogatory term for women. Other terms include "huzz," a rhyming alternative to "hoe," and "chopped," which means someone is considered unattractive. "Sub5" is a term popular on TikTok, especially within the looksmaxxing community, which ranks physical attractiveness on a scale from 1 to 10. A "Sub5" rating is used to describe someone as unattractive. These terms are often created or adapted to avoid detection by online moderators and to stay relevant to current youth culture. Barnardo's is calling on the UK government to update Ofcom's guidance on violence against women and girls to include a mandatory code of practice. This would help ensure stronger protections for children and young people online. Amelia Barlow, a program manager at Barnardo's, emphasizes the importance of parents and caregivers in addressing the issue by having open and non-judgmental conversations with their children about the content they encounter online. The charity believes that both policy changes and family engagement are essential in tackling the growing problem of online abuse.