Chapter 1. Welcome to Facebook: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore

Facebook is where all the young people hang out online.

Now, I know you’re only as young as you feel, but if you’re reading a book called Facebook for Grown-Ups, you’re probably a tad past your school years. In other words, you’re not that young anymore. So why should you care about Facebook?

There’s a simple answer to that question. No matter what your age, Facebook and other social networks help you keep in touch with family, friends, and co-workers. Chances are you’ll find lots of friends already on the site—including, it would be fair to wager, all of your children, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren, if you have them.

So if you want to keep in touch with (or keep tabs on) ...

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