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Tackling the subject of teens and memes is a bit...fraught. Last week, the New York Times published my article, The Role of Memes in Teen Culture. The article is aimed at parents (and grandparents and teachers), and it's intended purpose is to help adults understand why and how teens use memes. It grew out of my personal experience, as so many of my articles do. When I learned, in early January, that the United States killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Suleimani, my stomach dropped. I was engaged to a Marine during the first Gulf War; I know how quickly these things can escalate, and I know that "troops" are actually sons and brothers, sisters, classmates, spouses and children. My teenagers came home that day laughing about the prospect the war. World War III memes were trending. Sure, … [Read More...] about Teens & Memes: What I Learned