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[quote=Anonymous]The world was just starting to open up technologically, but the internet wasn't developed or entrenched enough that it was disrupting or shaping teens' lives. Dial-up AOL in the late 90s was great and AIM messaging with friends in the evenings was fun, but you had to be seated at home to access it; we didn't have smartphones so did most of our socializing and gossiping in person, hanging out at friends' houses or music festivals or malls. Our friends were our world, but without a screen barrier between us. It was more difficult to hear/get your favorite songs, so this made music more special and thrilling, and we sought out live music more than today's teens do. College applications were less cut-throat and parents viewed us as adults of a sort when we left for college. We were able to start navigating adult relationships and situations in a way that was still protective, but that allowed us to be actual adults. That's what I've got, anyway.[/quote]
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