Why parents should have a facebook account (and check it regularly):

I think I have a pretty good relationship with my 13-year-old daughter, despite being separated by an ocean at the moment. Between phone calls, e-mails, skype, and frequent flyer miles, we’re still in close contact – and facebook is now yet another way we connect.

So imagine my delight when I knew all about her impending break-up with the boyfriend and saw this comment posted by one of her “best” friends:

And that brings up another question … how can you have 88 friends in less than a month?!