[font=Arial, sans-serif]WBU is usually employed in relaxed, non-threatening interactions with close friends and trusted adults when talking with teens. It is just a shorthand method that enables them to react in a timely way and maintains chats interesting. It does not conceal meaning or pose risk, it simply speeds up communication when used responsibly. Still, teens must be mindful of whom they interact with online and not give out personal information to strangers. Parents can empower safe use by making sure teens are aware of privacy and that slang is acceptable in conversation, but clear is required in sensitive or serious situations.[/font]
