Mogging is mostly a joke word for outshining someone, but it comes from looksmaxxing and incel forums, so parents should notice if a child starts ranking looks seriously.
Collins says most use is tongue in cheek. NPR notes the slang’s manosphere roots, and a therapist it interviewed worries about young people becoming hyperfocused on looks.
NPR’s guide for parents suggests watching for complaints about appearance, constant comparison, changed eating habits or requests for surgery. It warns that extreme looksmaxxing includes steroids and bone smashing.
The advice: talk early, listen without judging, show interest in their hobbies, and steer them toward creative interests.