"Mija," Carmen said, sitting down. "My mother always said, 'Entre más vieja, más pendeja'—the older you get, the more you realize how many mistakes you repeat. But you? You're a teenager. You’re supposed to be a little foolish. It’s how you learn." She handed Sofia a copy of Mamá Didn't Raise a Pendeja
: The widespread use of "teens pendejas" contributes to shifting norms around digital communication. As younger generations grow up with internet slang and memes as a standard part of their online interactions, what is considered acceptable or polite communication continues to evolve.