Conclusion

       Facebook has quickly become an Internet staple for many teenagers, college students and adults throughout the world. It is an excellent tool that allows people to keep in touch with current and long-lost friends and co-workers. However, until now, there has been no room for “under thirteen’s” in this social media craze. This past summer, Facebook announced it’s plans to open their website up to this new demographic through new functionality being developed that will link children to their parents profile so that their activities can be supervised.
       After analyzing the benefits of both sides, ethical issues, and security hurdles, it is clear that it will be possible for Facebook to make this change successfully. With the right technology and sensitivity towards cyber-bullying and security laws, Facebook will be able to open their website up to a new market that will provide them with many new advertising opportunities. Also, children will be able to profit from new educational tools that teachers will employ and Facebook might develop, as well as benefiting from connection to their peers and family.