ISTG Meaning:

ISTG means “I swear to God.”

Kids often use this to express frustration or exasperation.

For example, they might say “ISTG this homework sucks.”

ISTG Meaning and More: How to Talk With Your Kid About Slang

Need to talk with your child about slang meanings? Here are a few conversation starters for kids to help you teach them healthy tech habits.

• “What’s a new word you and your friends are into right now?”
• “When I was your age, people would say something was ‘all that and a bag of chips’ if it was awesome. What’s your favorite word to describe something as cool?”
• “I know emojis can mean something different to kids than they do to parents. Are there any emojis I use that you think I should stop using?”
• “If you could describe yourself using just one emoji, which one would you pick?”