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What age is appropriate for Facebook?

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What age is appropriate for Facebook?

at least 13 years old
According to Facebook’s statement of rights and responsibilities, kids have to be at least 13 years old to create an account, although it’s not hard for children younger than 13 to create one anyway, and many do.

Is Facebook safe for 13 year olds?

You can read Facebook’s statement here. We don’t really recommend children under the age of 13 using social media. We recommend taking a long look at the settings with your child once you have set up their first account. Safe enough, even, for a younger user – just as long as you take the right steps.

Why does Facebook have an age restriction?

Nearly all social networking sites only allow users aged 13 and over. This age limit has been dictated by US law through the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The act at first ordered sites to seek “verifiable parental consent” for younger users, and then restrict how they could use data.

At what age is social media OK?

Kids who begin using social media before turning 13 are beginning their journey into the social media ecosystem as a lie, and worse yet, one that is often condoned by parents. NOTE: at Protect Young Eyes, we advocate for at least age 15 for mature social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram.

What are the dangers of social media for youth?

Dangers of Social Media

  • Anxiety.
  • Depression.
  • Low self-esteem.
  • Sleep deprivation.
  • Envy/Jealousy.
  • Communication issues, or lack of socialization skills for teenagers.
  • Sadness.
  • Loneliness.

Is lying about your age on Facebook illegal?

Technically no, but you could get into trouble with the website. If say you’re 32, And say you’re 14 to entice kids into inappropriate things, then you get into serious legal trouble. If you’re 12, but the site is 18+ only, you can be permanently banned from the website for lying about your age.

How old do you have to be to set up a Facebook account?

Part 1 Open the Facebook homepage. You will need to be at least 13 years old to create a Facebook account. Enter in your information. On the Facebook homepage, enter in your first name, last name, email address, password, birthday, and gender. Click the “Sign Up” button.

Can you have more than one Facebook account?

You can only create one Facebook account per email address. Enter in your information. On the Facebook homepage, enter in your first name, last name, email address, password, birthday, and gender. You must use your real name for your account.

Is it free to have a Facebook account?

Facebook accounts are free, but you can purchase things for your Facebook account. You can only create one Facebook account per email address. Enter in your information.

What should I do after creating a Facebook account?

The first thing you should do after creating an account is add a profile picture. This will allow others to quickly see who you are, making conversations between friends and family easier. Add friends. Facebook is nothing if you don’t have friends and family to share with.

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