How can I convince my parents to let me have Facebook?

[Deepika Padukone]

I am 13 almost 14 and recently one of my closest friends got a Facebook account. Basically before this she was the only one who didn't have Facebook like me and now she does i guess I'm kinda left out! and i don't want it to do the wrong things. i just want to fit in. I asked my mum last week and she said she would think about it. I think she has forgotten so I'm not sure how to bring up the convo again? Pls help

[Spiritus Works]

You aren't missing out on anything other than privacy rape and spam from Farmville. It will do nothing for your social life.

Wait until its hip to not own an FB account LOLOL.

[Cate]

Just say "hey mom, have you thought about letting me get a Facebook? I want to be able to keep up with all my friends" And if that doesn't work, just do it when she's not home. Lol

[melodicDreamer895]

Hypnotize them.
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[Maria Manzano]

Change your first name on it? Put it on private? Or just make a twitter. I've lost at least 7 of my closes friends through their, still have mine. Hope it helps :]

[cookies and cream]

I don't want to be a bad influence, but why not just do it? =)) Back when LiveJournal was in, I wanted one too but my parents didn't want me to join social networks (LiveJournal would be my first social networking site) but I just joined and now I have so many, my parents don't care. )

Anyway, if that doesn't work, just remind her. Steer the conversation like let's say. "Oh, my friends have Facebook, do you remember that last time you said you'd think about it? What do you say?" If she still says no, then tell her about all the great features of Facebook. Is she worried that there will be stalkers? Tell her you'll put EVERYTHING in private and won't accept friend requests from random people. Is she worried that you might get addicted to it? (I know I was). Tell her that you promise to set a time limit and do your HW first before going online. There are solutions to whatever problems or concerns she may have, just ask!

Good luck!