How can i convince my parents to let me get a facebook page?

[Indi]

Every single one of my friends (and there's quite a lot of them) have facebook pages, except me. My parents refuse to let me, despite being 16, and even if i made one secretly, im sure they'd be able to figure me out- besides, the consequences could effect something incredibly important.
They told me when a certain person got facebook (and she has incredibly strict parents), they would let me get one. But she got one about a month ago, and they refused to believe me until i showed them her page. But they still refuse to let me. How can i get them to give in?

[Ryan]

Just do it... go to like the public library and make one or take your laptop to a public wifi place.

[SJS]

Show them the privacy settings so that they can see that you can set it so only friends can see yor profile, and you can make yourself unsearchable. You may even have to give them access so they can confirm you aren't sending explicit messages or something.

[bluefrog123]

I have no idea what your parents are so worried about but perhaps if you offer to let them set your security settings they may let you.

[Epic Win Guy]

Explain to them that you only use it for sharing notes on Facebook with the aptly named Notes. Studies show that students that spend more time on Facebook frequently get better scores on tests and quizzes. People often post study guides for classes. Also, it's a very handy way to double check if you had any homework in a class.

[Tersa B]

First off, I want to commend you on not trying to sneak around. While you don't agree with your parents and feel they are being unreasonable, you are listening to them. It shows that you are more mature than the average 16 year old, and respectful to boot.
Now, about the problem...
First off, you need to know where they are coming from. Do they not want you on the internet all the time? Are they worried about the amount of information you would/could be sharing? Are they just unsure about this technology they aren't familiar with?
The best suggestion I have is showing them how mature you are. Lay out a plan, write it down and sit down with them. Ask them what they are worried about and brainstorm on how to get around this. If It's the amount of time spent, agree only to spend an hour on the internet per day, or something they agree with.
If it is the information you are sharing, the first step you need to take is to understand. I have never, ever had a facebook page because I don't like a presence on the internet. People can find you, stalk you, lie about you or to you. I understand the appeal, but you need to listen to your parents reasons carefully. Then propose some solutions. Agree to keep the page private or not to share certain things -- like when you're leaving or where you are going. It might seem insignificant, but many stalkers use facebook to stalk their obsessions. You never want to think a friend would be that creepy -- but everyone is someones friend.
If it is just that they are uncomfortable with the technology they don't know -- there are many, many sites and books about facebook for parents. Find one, and bring it to them. Show them that you've done the research and you're willing to compromise -- but they need to compromise also.

Good luck.
And remember, it might be annoying, but living without a facebook page won't kill you. Your parents might tell you something you don't like, but it might be for your benefit in the future. Pick up any magazine, and you'll find stories about cyber bullying, internet stalking, and people losing their jobs because of social networking sites -- through their own behavior OR other's.