But then something changed. A younger generation came in and everything we thought we knew about emojis shifted. Teens and young adults are using emojis in weird ways — and reacting to our emoji use ...

Smiling at Gen Z? Better watch your back. What used to be the universal symbol of warmth and joy has taken a sinister turn — at least in the eyes of Gen Z. The classic smiley face emoji now means ...

It no longer represents joy, at least for your teen. Gen Z came after the crying laughing face emoji, but they also have some thoughts on the simple smiley face. So, if you're a parent who sends the ...