WASHINGTON: Facebook is working on technology that would permit children under the age of 13 to use the social network site with parental supervision, people familiar with the effort said yesterday.
Facebook currently requires members to be at least 13, but the new effort is being made because many children lie about their age to get access Facebook and its 900 million members, a source told AFP.
A Facebook spokesman told AFP no decision has been made on any policy change.
But a statement from the spokesman said the California company was exploring ways to handle children using Facebook.
“Many recent reports have highlighted just how difficult it is to enforce age restrictions on the Internet, especially when parents want their children to access online content and services,” the statement said.
Facebook may allow access to under 13
