<p>I think one thing that the legislators don’t quite understand is that there is no way to authenticate Facebook members. In other words, if a child lies about his or her age, it would be difficult to verify it unless Facebook required an ID authentication process such as a credit card, but even then it isn’t perfect. A minor could use their parent’s credit card to falsely register and if Facebook required an intrusive registration process as that, it would lose many, many members and ad money.</p>
<p>Legislature’s are always trying to find ways to protect kids who do not have appropriate supervision, but sometimes it is too idealistic and sometimes even particular parents disagree with the legislative protections. I know I would protest.</p>