Poll: At what age should children get a Facebook account? / LJWorld.com

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fredthemechanic1213 (anonymous) says…

I voted 16. I think that if you can drive and hold a regular job you can have a facebook.
February 17, 2012 at 3:18 p.m.
1. CreatureComforts (anonymous) replies…
  
  I think driving and working requires a bit more responsibility than facebook...I voted 13.
  February 19, 2012 at 5:04 p.m.
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  1. George_Braziller (anonymous) replies…
    
    I voted 16 as well. Driving and working do require more responsibility, however Facebook requires a level of social and emotional maturity that most 13 year-olds haven't developed yet.
    
    February 20, 2012 at 11:27 a.m.
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Agnostick (anonymous) says…

Well, assuming that we're talking about a child living under the roof of their parents or legal guardian.... whatever age said child displays the responsibility and self-discipline needed for something like that. And whatever age the parents are ready to accept their share of the responsibility, involvement, and monitoring, as well.
February 17, 2012 at 3:50 p.m.
tange (anonymous) says…

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... not 17.
February 17, 2012 at 5:21 p.m.
GUMnNUTS (anonymous) says…

At birth.
February 17, 2012 at 8:21 p.m.
steveguy (anonymous) says…

45
February 17, 2012 at 9:23 p.m.
pace (anonymous) says…

Are we sure they didn't mean facelift account. That would be way later than 16.
February 17, 2012 at 9:59 p.m.
beatrice (anonymous) says…

Age of consent.
February 17, 2012 at 10:04 p.m.
1. deec (anonymous) replies…
  
  Which age of consent? For sex, drinking a 3.2 beer, drinking wine, joining the military, renting a car, or signing a binding contract? :)
  February 19, 2012 at 2:04 p.m.
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  1. tange (anonymous) replies…
    
    Most get a Facebook account at the age of dissent.
    
    February 19, 2012 at 2:15 p.m.
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Antonym (anonymous) says…

Never post anything on the internet. Not ever. Never.
February 20, 2012 at 12:35 a.m.
1. BABBOY (anonymous) replies…
  
  That is great post!!
  February 20, 2012 at 9:03 a.m.
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BABBOY (anonymous) says…

I marked other and it is for never.

My wife is on Facebook

But, I think it is lame so while sure my two boys will be on whatever facebook becomes in a few years --- I will be making fun of them and tellling them to get back to football, golf, wrestling, or whatever sport they like practice......
February 20, 2012 at 9:05 a.m.
morroray (anonymous) says…

Never! One of the worst internet applications to ever come along. Why anyone wants to expose themselves to the world says something about the persons mental health.
February 20, 2012 at 9:34 a.m.
1. nudist (anonymous) replies…
  
  I couldn't agree more; self exposure has ruined our society.
  February 20, 2012 at 2:07 p.m.
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Dazie (Aileen Dingus) says…

When the child is old enough to understand the responsibilities, but not younger than 13. I know 30-somethings that aren't responsibile enough (IMO) to be on Facebook yet!

A rule is a rule, and the 13 and up rule on FB is there for a reason. Sure- you may have a totally responsible 8 year old, but he or she still shouldn't be on FB, because it is against the rules. Would you let your totally responsible 8 year old go to an 18 and up club?
February 20, 2012 at 9:39 a.m.
sigephandy (anonymous) says…

While I understand why they did it, I think Facebook should have stayed with either orginial format which was for college students. As one of first Facebook adopters in the state of Kansas, Facebook used to be so much better, before they started allowing everyone and their mother in. That all being said I voted for 16 only because how connected to outside world does a child really need to be? I can only image what this type of conversation will be like when my two month old become old enough be curious about Facebook.
February 20, 2012 at 10:59 a.m.
gsxr600 (anonymous) says…

Never. Facebook is one of the deaths of society.
February 20, 2012 at 12:26 p.m.
missmagoo (anonymous) says…

At conception.. since that's when life begins.

^ joke
February 20, 2012 at 1:11 p.m.
FlintHawk (Cate Murphy) says…

My perspective is different from most of yours. My son is "on the Autism spectrum." He had to sign up for Facebook in middle school because one of his teachers used Facebook to post assignments, resource materials, etc. I signed up, too, so I could be a Responsible Parent. He's been on Facebook about three years now, and the experience of interacting with peers has really boosted his social skills — not just on FB, but also in RealWorld. He has "Friends" from all over the globe and has learned how to carry on a conversation that's not just about his current perseveration. Facebook is a tool, imho, and, if used responsibly and monitored by parents, it can actually do good.

Re the age question, unless you're in a situation like ours (joining = school requirement), it totally depends on the maturity of the child — for some, 13; for others, 30.
February 20, 2012 at 4:20 p.m.
3up3down (anonymous) says…

Not at age 6!! My stupid x-daughter-in-law created a facebook account for my 6 year old grand daughter. Thought how cute it would be. I see now why my son dumped the stupid B.
February 20, 2012 at 8:06 p.m.