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Those crazy kids are a fickle bunch, and throughout history they've wanted to not be where their parents hang out.

But it looks like Facebook is trying to grow past it's original niche into the online identity provider for all. Which means someone else will have to fill the void to give kids a chance to discuss sex, drugs, and whatever other startling discoveries they seem to make on a daily basis.

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A quick search reveals many people in my network who post photos of drug use despite having their parents as friends. Methinks some privacy control has been taken advantage of.

Those crazy kids are a fickle bunch, and throughout history they've wanted to not be where their parents hang out.

But with Facebook the two groups are separate. Think of it as a house: It's all one place, but each group has their privacy. The parents can have a dinner party upstairs while the kids get drunk and party in the basement.

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