Short answer: it’s a trending social phenomenon among kids, especially Gen Alpha, driven by a mix of social bonding, playful language play, and the lure of memes. The exact meaning is often unclear or context-dependent, but the behavior serves as a belonging cue and a low-effort way to get reactions from peers and adults. What’s driving the trend

• Social belonging: Saying a catchy phrase like “6-7” signals membership in a friend group and helps peers feel connected. When many students use it, it reinforces in-group status and shared humor.

• Fun with language: The rhythm, repetition, and novelty of the phrase feel entertaining to say aloud, which reinforces repetition. Language play is a common way kids explore communication and self-expression.

• Meme origin and diffusion: The phrase gained traction through short videos, memes, and social media, spreading quickly across platforms used by kids. Even if the original meaning is obscure, the meme persists because of peer reinforcement.

• Social experimentation and media literacy: Some parents and educators note that kids may not understand the full origin or meaning, but the act of repeating a meme can be part of media literacy in a modern, digital context—recognizing content that’s popular rather than endorsing it.

Should you worry?

• Generally not harmful on its own, but it can be disruptive or create tension in certain settings. If the phrase originates from explicit or violent content, it’s reasonable to discuss media literacy, context, and respect for school norms with kids.

• If the behavior becomes persistent or used to exclude others, it may be useful to acknowledge the social function while setting expectations for respectful communication in classrooms and other environments.

Practical tips for parents and educators

• Acknowledge the social aspect: validate that it’s a way for kids to belong and have fun, then redirect when needed.

• Discuss context and content: ask where they heard it, what it means to them, and how it might be perceived by others. This encourages critical thinking without shaming.

• Set expectations for appropriate settings: explain when certain language is acceptable and when it isn’t (e.g., in class or toward others).

• Offer alternatives for group bonding: propose classroom activities or campfire-style conversations that fulfill the same social needs without disruptive phrases.

If you’d like, I can tailor these notes to your specific setting (home, school, or program) and provide a short conversation script to broach the topic with a child or group.