FLEX

FLEX

Hey there, fellow parents! Are you having trouble deciphering your kids’ latest text messages? Don’t worry, I’m here to help you understand what this newfangled word “flex” means!

Now, “flex” doesn’t mean showing off your yoga moves or doing jumping jacks (although that would be pretty impressive, too). No, no, no! In the latest lingo, “flex” means showing off something you’re proud of. It’s like when your kid got an A on their test and they say, “I’m about to flex on everyone with this grade!” They’re not being braggadocious, they’re just feeling happy and proud about their accomplishment.

So, the next time your kids use the word “flex,” remember that it’s not a bad thing. In fact, it’s a great thing! It means they’re proud of themselves and want to share their achievements with their friends. And as parents, we should always be proud of our kids and their accomplishments, no matter how big or small.

So why not try flexing on your kids by sharing something that you’re proud of, too? It could be a new skill you learned, a promotion you received at work, or even just mastering a new recipe in the kitchen. Let’s all show off our accomplishments together and celebrate each other’s successes!

So keep up with the latest lingo and don’t be afraid to “flex” a little bit, parents. We may not be as hip and cool as our kids, but we can still learn a thing or two from them. So go out there and show off what you’ve got, and let’s have some fun together!

PixelatedDad

Dr. Chris Spencer, better known as PixelatedDad, is a retro gaming enthusiast and self-proclaimed geek who’s a few pixels short of a full sprite. Despite his age, he’s young at heart, often immersed in games older than his kids, with the reflexes of a sloth and the aim of a blindfolded monkey—but still determined to save the pixelated princess, one clumsy jump at a time. Beyond gaming, Chris is a distinguished computer scientist with a doctorate, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), and a member of the Sherwood Observatory and the Planetary Society. As a Dark Sky Ambassador, he’s passionate about preserving the natural night sky and reducing light pollution. Chris is also a husband, proud dad of two sets of twins (#TwinsTwice), and a multitasker extraordinaire who balances coding, stargazing, 3D printing, and snuggling his loyal sidekick, Doggo McStuffin. Whether he’s gaming, championing dark skies, or exploring the cosmos, life for Chris is a journey worth every pixel.