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Facebook Aims Low, May Allow the Under-13 Crowd to Sign Up

Young Targets

Mark Zuckerberg is eyeing an untapped market: children. Lauren Ashburn on why parents should worry.

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My son’s friend “Sally” joined Facebook two years ago. She has 298 friends, posts pictures in her bikini, and broadcasts her location for all to see.

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