Validation

[Sexnotgender]

Being validated. Is that a thing?

My teenager has started using the phrase regularly and as far as I can glean from the context it means agreeing with her.

I don’t remember a constant need for ‘validation’ as a teenager, or maybe we just called it something different.

validation
/valɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/
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noun
the action of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something.
"the technique requires validation in controlled trials"
the action of making or declaring something legally or officially acceptable.
"new courses, subject to validation, include an MSc in Urban Forestry"
recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile.
"they have exaggerated needs for acceptance and validation"

Seems to be that there have been people in each and every generation who have sought validation. We all do it to an extent - otherwise these kinds of forums would, frankly, die on their arse.

It’s sadly a thing for some people. Mainly those who are insecure and in desperate need for people to like their social media posts.

Oh God it sounds like American teen speak

Keep repeating 'you dont need other people to validate you'