Kids Say The Darndest Things | Chip Leighton on Viral Teen Texts

Kids Say The Darndest Things | Chip Leighton on Viral Teen Texts

May 8, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 140

About this episode

Chip Leighton joins the hosts to discuss humorous and perplexing texts from teens, exploring modern parenting challenges.

Have you ever gotten a text from your kid that made you question, just for a second, whether you’re living in the same reality? Today we’re joined by Chip Leighton, a dad of two and the mastermind behind The Leighton Show, where Chip shares head-scratching texts from his teens and hilarious relationship observations that all parents can relate to. We dive into dad cringe, modern teen vernacular, and why “What time is noon?” might be a more common question than you think. Stick to the end for a fun quiz on current teen/tween slang!

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