Now, before we overreact, let’s say up front that plenty of teens still use Facebook. In fact, of Americans between the ages of 13 and 17, 88 percent have Facebook accounts, according to Frank N. Magid Associates. That’s down from the 94 percent who had accounts last year.
Analysts believe teens increasingly are turning to messaging apps and other social networks, such as Snapchat and Instagram. Facebook, given its ubiquitous use among teens’ parents and grandparents, just isn’t as cool as it used to be. (Time)
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