Why the numbers 6-7 are driving math teachers up the wall
8 hours ago
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- #Gen Alpha
- #Slang
- The number 67 is causing a commotion among kids, especially Gen Alpha, who shout 'six-seven' as slang.
- Possible origins include a police code (10-67 for death), a song by Philly rapper Skrilla, or NBA player LaMelo Ball's height (6'7").
- Kids use 'six-seven' as a filler word or to describe something average, though it generally means nothing.
- Math teachers are frustrated as students frequently yell 'six-seven' in class, leading some to ban it.
- Educators suggest embracing the trend, like using it as a call-and-response in classrooms.
- Language experts argue it's not 'brain rot' but a way for kids to feel part of an inside joke.
- Parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy highlights the importance of belonging for kids in this trend.