Quit Facebook Or Be Expelled, Queensland Primary School Tells Students

Quit Facebook Or Be Expelled, Students Told

Students at a primary school have been told by teachers to quit social networking site Facebook or be expelled.

In Harlaxton State School's newsletter, the principal said no student is to have a Facebook account as it violates the school's policy, the Brisbane Times reported.

The school introduced the policy after a spate of cyberbullying.

"A student who contravenes the law or rule in a digital scenario may need to meet the Principal to discuss this issue and their continued enrolment at Harlaxton," she added.

"It may seem insignificant to lie about your age to gain access to a social media site but where does it stop? Will they then think it is okay to lie about their age to gain a licence?"

Responding to the research, a spokesperson for Facebook said:

"Recent reports have highlighted just how difficult it is to implement age restrictions on the Internet and that there is no single solution to ensuring younger children don't circumvent a system or lie about their age.

"Just as parents are always teaching and reminding kids how to cross the road safely, talking about internet safety should be just as important a lesson to learn."

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