Although the online social networking service Facebook is all the rage, First Lady Michelle Obama is putting her foot down when it comes to her two girls joining the craze.
Facebook has been around since 2004 and boasts some 600 million users. Anyone over the age of 13 can join the Website. Last year, it was estimated that 41.6 percent of the U.S. population has a Facebook account, but the first lady is adamant about the fact that her daughters, 12-year-old Malia and 9-year-old Sasha, won't be added to these statistics.
In a recent one-on-one interview with NBC-TV 'Today' show host Matt Lauer, Mrs. Obama did not mince words when she expressed the following: "I think we're lucky that there are a lot of real constraints, things like Secret Service and stuff like that," she joked before seriously adding, "I'm not a big fan of young kids having Facebook. It's not something they need; it's not necessary."
When Mrs. Obama was asked whether she will allow her daughters to open an account on the social networking service site after they leave the White House, she answered, "It depends on when we leave and how old they are."
Interestingly enough, Mrs. Obama has found quite a bit of anti-Facebook supporters who are rallying around her decision to keep the first daughters off the site. Child safety groups have argued that Facebook does more harm that good and can promote cyber bullying and gossip. They also claim that Facebook is a major distraction from learning, fosters hate speech, undermines the value of interpersonal relationships, and is even a safe haven for stalkers and pedophiles.
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She's an intelligent woman, who continues to make intelligent statements and decisions - including and especially concerning her children. I do hope the media isn't surprised at her doing so.
What can you say about "good parenting", except good for them. These children will make their parent's proud in or out of the White House. They have great role models a pathway to be successful in life.
Some people that give their children what they didn't get have poor parenting skill's, some want to be friends with their children instead of being a good parent this wrong.
Why do these children need facebook? They do not need it.Most people on facebook shouldn't be on it.
Michelle Obama is correct not allowing Sasha and Malia on Facebook. There are too many nasty things said about their Father. They need to kept out of the public eye as much as possible.
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By: CeCe on 2/10/2011 11:23AM
Good for her! Way to put your foot down Momobama!
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By: Chrystal on 2/10/2011 1:00PM
She's an intelligent woman, who continues to make intelligent statements and decisions - including and especially concerning her children. I do hope the media isn't surprised at her doing so.
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By: Kim Godfrey on 2/10/2011 2:11PM
YES! I so glad that someone else has said this. Social Networking is NOT for our kids. Good for her and NOW maybe the masses will listen.
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By: Honeydew on 2/10/2011 11:27PM
Good for her! I am sure some people will have a problem with this though...
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By: Michelle on 2/10/2011 5:05PM
There are alot of adults who should stay off of facebook.
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By: al on 2/10/2011 5:06PM
Good decision.
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By: Dj on 2/10/2011 6:32PM
What can you say about "good parenting", except good for them. These children will make their parent's proud in or out of the White House. They have great role models a pathway to be successful in life.
Some people that give their children what they didn't get have poor parenting skill's, some want to be friends with their children instead of being a good parent this wrong.
Why do these children need facebook? They do not need it.Most people on facebook shouldn't be on it.
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By: Bullseye on 2/10/2011 6:33PM
Imagine that kind of exposure...
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By: Lisa on 2/10/2011 6:57PM
Michelle Obama is correct not allowing Sasha and Malia on Facebook. There are too many nasty things said about their Father. They need to kept out of the public eye as much as possible.
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By: jackie on 2/10/2011 7:34PM
wow
the survey said 92 ppl believe children should stay off facebook but i wonder how many of the percentage have children with a facebook account?
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