UK police have published a guide to what emojis might really mean when used by kids - including 'eyes' for being a drug dealer and a fish for using cocaine.
Detective chief inspector Kate Hyder said: “We really want parents and guardians to feel confident to have a conversation with their children about this, if and when they need to".
Emojis - small icons which convey specific emotions - have become a popular way to communicate across all ages. But Surrey Police say there is a"secret world of emojis" - with"more concerning meanings".The force said it had spent the last two weeks campaigning to raise awareness, as"some young people may use [emojis] to reference drugs and sexual behaviour".
And a force statement said:"This isn’t a campaign that starts and finishes within this two-week window."Instead, this is about encouraging parents and guardians to have conversations with their children at a time that works for everyone involved."What is vital in these discussions is trust."We’re very aware that checking phones could break down this trust between a parent and their child, and therefore we are not suggesting parents do this.
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