I am 12 years old. I want a facebook account but my mom wont let me. How can i persuade her to allow me get one?

You can't and shouldn't. Young people your age tend to be too trusting and give out too much personal information. That can be very dangerous. Trust your mothers instincts.

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I think the age limit is 13, but I let my son have one sooner, mainly because it was a way for him to keep in touch with his dad. Here's the deal though ... I helped him set the account up and laid out strict rules about giving out information, privacy settings, etc. I also have his password, and even now, log on once in awhile. It's not that I don't trust him because he is good about following rules, but I want to confirm settings, etc. and make sure he's not unknowingly doing something he shouldn't be. He's good about asking before he does things, but I want to make sure nothing was overlooked. He has nothing to hide, so he is very agreeable to it. Out of respect, I usually tell him I'm going to log on right before I do. I also have him as my friend, so I can keep an eye that way, too.

By reaching your 16th birthday unabducted, unmolested, with no criminal record, no STD's, no baby, and no more whining about getting things you don't need and are not in your best interests.
Or offer to pay the internet connection fees.

talk to your mom, ask her if you could join as long as you have a system drawn up with her. something like--you will not post pics of yourself, any friend requests you recieve will be accepted or denied at her discretion, they have it so that if she has a facebook she can recieve texts whenever you update your facebook--might be interested in that, that you will only have certain times that you go on, etc.
note that it might seem restrictive but its better than nothing, and it might seem like your mom doesn't trust you(and she might not) but i just about bet its more that she doesn't trust everybody else online. if she is completely against you getting a facebook, respect that. but, also state that our generation is so wired into sites like facebook, that getting to know and understand/place limits on what can/should be said online is imperative for your future. also know before you join things like facebook, the things you post can follow you into the future(employers do look at them), and it is completely reasonable for her to say no to you having a facebook, and if you freak out about it it does not help you look mature enough to have one. best of luck

well, facebook isnt very protective. I have been defamed by friends who twisted my words and i have no friends realy and practicty no sis couse of it.
Be very carefull, dont give out much info couse it can backfire. Your mom knows what she is doing, aknowledge it. You could ask if you and your mother could share

Turn 15.

It's illegal for anyone under 13 to have an account, so if you tried to put your age in, you wouldn't be able to register.

You're too young to be on Answerbag too ...minimim age is 13.

You need to listen to your MOM!

You need to listen to your Mama, she knows better. Quit being a pest about it to her. She is just looking after your best interest.

Wait just a little bit longer. Over the last few months, Facebook's been in trouble with their privacy settings, allowing your private information(birthdate and such) to be able to be stolen by malicious people. Even though TV news has told me steps you can take to make this better, it still won't replace a careful eye by a parent, for a few months...
and either way, signing up for an account, when you are to young to begin with, actually can create havoc when the site requires a date. If you use your parents' birthdate, when you become many years older, this date can make you see way too old. (in essence: my mom is 51. My brothers is 13. If he started an account, not only would the people he researching now, see that he might not be the person they know, but in 20 years, it'll tell people he's 71. and in 50 years, he's 101. Not a good thing.

All I can say, is...wait a little longer. it'll come eventually.

Oh, and btw, when the date does come, change all the privacy settings to "only friends", as only your Facebook friends will be able to see your dates and wall postings, etc. (source: WNYW-TV)

I'm sorry but I will have to side with your mother on that one. Having things like facebook, myspace and other sites where you post information about yourself requires certain responsibilities. I'd wait until you're about age 14 or 15.

Unfortunately,the rules of this site state that you are too young to use it,,couple of more years,young lady!!

I agree with your mom...You are too young to have a facebook account there are so many predators out in the world now and just because you say its just friends on your account doesn't mean that someone can't look at your account of lie and say they are younger than what they actually are. If you list your school then they can watch for you there. I personally only really liked facebook when it was just for college kids and high school is still pushing it if you ask me. Facebook should be 18yrs and older if you ask me. Sounds like your mom has good insticnts and you should listen to her.

i agree you are to young, but i dont get, she wont let you on facebook but yet you can come on here? lol

Trust your mother, just listen to your mother. That one day, your mother will let you have an account.

There is more to life than facebook, don't stress about it. ;-)

You can either wait a year, or you could make it behind her back, which would be a very stupid thing to do. You wouldn't be able to hide it for too long. I suggest, if she doesn't let you, just wait for your birthday, it can't be that far.

P.s. There is more to life then facebook. Hope you realise that one day. I know you wouldn't though. Why do I keep fighting a losing battle?