How old should a child be before they have a Facebook account?
Asked at Target, 3201 Iowa St. on January 31, 2011
“Twelve. Pretty much when they’re old enough to know what they’re doing online. Parents should still monitor that activity closely.”
— Aaron Howard, programming major, Lawrence
“It would depend. Kids learn quickly. Middle schoolers would spend too much time being unproductive. It’s not about the age, it’s about the individual.”
— Mary Van Dyke, teacher, Atchison
“If controlled, maybe 16 or 17.”
— Kaj Willis, Medicare employee, Baldwin