Facebook for kids?

Is Facebook for kids under 13 years of age?
It shouldn't be...I don't think kids under 13 should be worried about wanting a public profile out on the internet across the world. WHY do they need one? I bet most young kids couldn't give a legitimate reason why they should. I got one when I was in high school so I can keep in touch with friends that I had in junior high (that had gone to different high schools), and then to keep in touch with high school friends that I wouldn't be seeing once in college. Keeping contacts is a valid reason, I believe. At 10 or 12 years old, you don't have that problem more than not. The only way I can possibly see one having a Facebook is if it is ONLY controlled by a parent/guardian. Facebook can get inappropriate for young kids and if they aren't careful, bad things can happen in result (like witnessing things parents wouldn't want them to see/hear or if they pick up things to say/do that are not age appropriate). Its just not necessary.

Games?
Kids love games, without a doubt. But where those games are played matter. Why do they need to be on Facebook to play games? There are numbers after numbers of other ways to play all sorts of games than on the internet. Even college students can admit that Facebook is highly distracting and not the most educational website out there, so I don't see why a 10-13 year old should have that on their plate too. They should be outside plying, making up imaginary scenes for a fairy tale, or playing a game with the family/siblings. I just think there are other ways out there to entertain a young kid than the incredibly mature internet.

~Sarah W