Comments on: Did you know – Over 35ers fastest growing Facebook demographic

By: Amanda Jones

Amanda Jones — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:56:11 +0000

The idea of creating a class for parents to learn about facebook is the “aspirin” to the “headache” as Cassidy would say. Parents always tell their kids that they wish they could go back to college and learn again and this gives them some independence to learn something their kids know but not being taught by their kids.

By: Matt Holmes

Matt Holmes — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:27:00 +0000

It definitely makes sense to me that over-35ers are the fasted growing demographic on facebook. Facebook is already practically ubiquitous among the younger demographic, and while this demographic will continue to grow, it will only grow for so long before people get old enough to bleed in to the 35 and over demographic. The fact that the original Facebook generation is now entering the job market encourages the people they work with, many of which are older, to get on facebook. Also, older family members are now starting to pop up more and more on facebook to keep in touch with their children, and eventually, business associates. I have seen both of these things first hand, as my co-workers over the summer started getting facebook and adding me, and recently my parents and extended family have gotten accounts.

By: Isaiah Johnson

Isaiah Johnson — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:57:43 +0000

I think it’s good that parents are getting into facebook because it is a great way of communicating. However I don’t think that a class is necessary. My mom does not have internet and quite frankly does not care about new technology. She doesn’t even have texting! However, if my mom had an interest in facebook and wanted to use it, I would be more than glad to show her how. Parents should not have to take a class to learn how to use facebook. Their children should be willing and loving enough to help out their parents and show them whats up. The idea is good but from my perspective its a waste of time and money.

By: Michelle Miller

Michelle Miller — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:05 +0000

This is a good idea to give a class on how to use Facebook for the older generation. It is very strange to think though that so many older people around my parents age are getting Facebook. I think I would die the day my mom added me as a friend. I’m pretty confident though that she won’t ever go into the Facebook world so hopefully I don’t have to worry about that.

By: Felipe Burneo

Felipe Burneo — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:33:58 +0000

I think this type of initiatives are the things that make Stanford a world class university. This is a way to show that they are also concerned about the society in which the university is evolving.
Nowadays most of the people that attend a university, high school or even lower levels of education are part of the Facebook community and it is sure a nice way to let parents know how to get into that world in which their children are evolving.

By: Kyle Maple

Kyle Maple — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:32:13 +0000

Wow its funny tothink that the generation ahead of us is trying to catch up with us in our technology. It is kind of the same thing as my mom wanting to learn to text. Now she texts all the time. I guess I can see her getting a Facebook profile soon. I actually ate with her and her old college friend today, and her friend stated that she had recently gotten an account. I guess its pretty cool to see my parents generation reach back and grab somethings from mine.

By: Shaun Greene

Shaun Greene — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:47:51 +0000

I believe facebook really is one of the quickest and easiest ways to stay in touch with friends you don’t see every day (and even ones you do). When I first got it (in 2005) I felt so cool to be in college and told my family about it. Now, we as college students have been the biggest advertisers for facebook to the 35+ generation.

By: Sergio

Sergio — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:44:14 +0000

I think that facebook is way too well known for it to be used for anything other than fun and yet again…..I think that it is starting to become a tool for peeping toms and pedophiles to stock kids.

Also, I personally cant see myself talking to company reps on there. I couldnt take it seriously. Another thing that I think is way wrong is for little middle school and high school kids to be on there. I find it annoying because they try to be everybody’s ‘friend’.

Another thing that I find annoying about it is when people post pictures and comments and then expect other people to keep quiet about it and not judge them.

By: Breanna Ware

Breanna Ware — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:20:17 +0000

The increase in this demographic does not surprise me. I have recently added two of my aunts and my grandmother as friends on facebook. It is a way for other generations to relate to ours. It also provides a new way of staying connected. For those reasons, the popularity of facebook amoung individuals over 35 is no shock to me.

By: Sikhanyisiwe Nkala

Sikhanyisiwe Nkala — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:05:15 +0000

When I read this article i got really excited because my parents and some of my friends parents have been telling us to make them facebooks. Now that there are opportunities for them to learn i believe this will be better.