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Under 13? Forget about Facebook


 

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Calling all tweens! The ever-popular social networking site Facebook will continue to be restricted to users under the age of 13. It’s understandable why many people feel that it’s inappropriate to have young kids on Facebook – it can be a seriously dangerous and lead to major problems like cyber bullying and identity theft.


Mark Zuckerberg, creator of Facebook, clarified a recent statement that apparently was misinterpreted. Media reports claimed that the young entrepreneur was not happy with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (which makes it hard for kids under the age of 13 to set up an account). Zuckerberg is now declaring that he doesn’t think kids under 13 should be allowed on Facebook, but that it’s a topic that should be discussed in the future, “especially for educational purposes.”


While some tweens get around the no-users-under-13-rule by simply lying about their birth year, everyone should be cautious about the info they post on this site. It’s a lot more public than you think!


What do you girlies think about the age rule?

 
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I honestly don't see the point of FaceBook! I really don't care for joining it, even though I am now 13.
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by BountyFul_Love on 3/13/2012 11:54:19 AM

 
 

My Account Was Hacked. I Think If Your Under 13 And Have A Facebook You Need To Have Good Privacy Settings. It's Kinda Fun But I Found Other Things To Fill That Empty Gap In My Life. Plus When I Didn't Have A Facebook I Was Outside Or Doing Something Else Besides Sitting At My Desk. Facebook Should Really Have A More Complicated Thing To Get A Account Set Up. It Should Have You Send A Confirmination To Your Phone Like Gmail Does. Most 13 Year Olds Have Phones Anyhow. And If They Don't They For Sure Need A Cell Phone. Such As A Parnet's.

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by EddyKala on 12/4/2011 6:50:08 PM

 
 

I'm 10 And Have One I Don't Think It's Really That Big Facebook It's Not Really Fun I Plan On Deleteing Mine

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by EddyKala on 10/30/2011 5:25:41 PM

 
 

I think it is up to the parents, but still, the apropiete age I think should be 11. And I am not just saying that cuz im 11. Kids start to mature when they turn 11. Thats what I think though.

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by amujane on 10/10/2011 8:13:11 PM

 
 

HEY ALL U TWEENS(10,11, 12, AND MAYBE 13 YEAR OLDS)!!!!!! JOIN TWEEN CHAT CLUB!!!
PLZ
PLZ
PLZ
PLZ
PLZ
IT'S THE EASIER WAY TO MAKE FRIENDS ONLINE!!!!
DO WAT I DID AND MAKE IT YOUR GOAL TO MAKE A BUDDY
B4 SCHOOL!!!!!!
PLZ
TWEENS
PLZ
TWEENS!!!!!

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by softballismyBFF on 8/10/2011 7:59:59 AM

 
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