GroomingIs “LMIRL” something to worry about? More Grooming terms
LMIRL
Risk flag'Let's Meet In Real Life' — a groomer's attempt to transition a child from online to in-person contact.
How kids use it
Appears after weeks or months of online messaging to establish false trust before suggesting a real-world meetup.
Yes — take "LMIRL" seriously. Terms in this category show up in contact between kids and people trying to exploit them. Seeing it in your kid's messages doesn't prove the worst, but it warrants a calm look at who they're talking to.
- Don’t confront in anger — ask who they’re talking to online, and look together.
- If an unknown adult is involved: screenshot everything, block, and report it to the platform — and to the NCMEC CyberTipline (CyberTipline.org) if anything sexual was requested or sent.
- Run a 30-second check on the apps involved Is it safe? checker →