But they 'd also have the opportunity to step in if they noticed something that was hurtful , dangerous or inappropriate . Facebook is considering changing rule to allow preteens to have their own pages . Stepp : 5 million preteens are already on the Pew Research Center 's , 7.5 million last year . Children 's pages could be linked through their parents ' pages , she says , allowing supervision . Stepp : Letting your child have a Facebook page is a chance to teach safe online behavior .
Facebook is considering changing rule to allow preteens to have their own pages . Stepp : 5 million preteens are already on the Pew Research Center 's , 7.5 million last year . Children 's pages could be linked through their parents ' pages , she says , allowing supervision . Stepp : Letting your child have a Facebook page is a chance to teach safe online behavior .