因此，短信、即时通讯和社交网络的一大好处就是使青少年可以建立自己的身份认同（这对他们而言是至关重要的），同时又不会有尴尬相伴。

So the big plus23) of texting, instant messaging and social networking is that it allows the crucial identity-establishing behavior, without the accompanying embarrassment.

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但是，青少年都在用这种新的通讯自由交流些什么呢？菲莉帕估计她每天要发“大约三十条”短信，也能收到同样多的短信。

But what do teenagers make of this newfound freedom to communicate? Philippa reckons she sends "probably about 30" text messages every day, and receives as many.

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