Ballot curing means: the process through which voters may correct minor errors in their ballots, such as a missing signature, that would otherwise render their ballot invalid and uncountable. It is typically used in the. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.