Getting a Facebook

Dear Alli,
I am so mad at my parents! They won't let me have a Facebook, and all my friends have one. Can you help me show them how unfair they are so they will let me sign up? Please?
Molly, age 12
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Dear Molly,

I know it must be frustrating that you and your parents are not agreeing over Facebook! But you know what - your parents will be more open to listening to you if you talk to them calmly and without getting stressed out. I promise!

How about sitting down and writing all the reasons why you want to have a Facebook and how you will be responsible. For example, you might agree to only use it for one hour a day, or promise not to do private chatting. Give your parents the list and they can talk with you about your reasons and perhaps share with you some of the reasons why they would rather you wait to have a Facebook account.

Ultimately though Molly, it is your parents' decision on whether or not you can have a Facebook. And, whatever the end result may be, you must act with respect! Your parents do everything they do because they love you and want to protect you from harm. I know it may not seem like that sometimes, but they really do know what's best for you!

In the meantime, I promise you that not having a Facebook will be the end of the world! I didn't get a facebook until I was 17!

Hope this helps - friend me on Facebook if you are given permission! :D

God Bless,

Alli