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So sad. If facebook is around when my kids are older, they can have their own page if I have the password and can check it from time to time. I think it's fair and not an invasion of privacy. Sure, kids need a certain measure of privacy between themselves and their friends, but I do not believe that need for privacy should be taking place online where other people can get ahold of their account or information. They can change their password to whatever they want when they turn 18, but until then, they need to know that there are limits to what they can put online and discuss online with others, and that I will know who each of their friends are.
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So sad. If facebook is around when my kids are older, they can have their own page if I have the password and can check it from time to time. I think it's fair and not an invasion of privacy.