How do I convince my parents to let me have a facebook?

[David K]

I admire your style and your desire for open and honest communication with your parents. Talk to them. Find out what their fear is. They've likely read or heard stories of Internet sex and God-knows-what and are afraid that you will not be able to handle a social website - when actually, that is probably the safest way to experiment with social relationships. If you can get them to openly talk about it, I think you will be on the road to making it happen. And your sister might be able to also speak on your behalf... Good luck to you... It may require more than one consultation, so be prepared to end the discussion with the issue unresolved - that's much better than a 'no'...