"Mewing: The TikTok Trend Impacting Classrooms and Jaw Definition"

Teachers on TikTok are explaining the trend of "mewing" among tweens and teens, which originally started as a viral jawline-strengthening technique on TikTok. The gesture, involving pursing lips and pointing to the jawline, is now being used by students to signal that they are adults and to avoid participating in class or discussions, leading to concerns about disrespect in the classroom. While some take a light-hearted approach, others, like music teacher Teresa Kaye Newman, express frustration and see it as a disrespectful and dismissive behavior that undermines the learning environment.