You knew this day would come, but somehow, you're still not quite prepared. We feel you. Take a deep breath and realize that your social media life, as you once knew it, is gone. The party's over; your mom is joining Facebook.
To help you through this difficult time, we've outlined the 17 stages you're likely to go through. Perhaps knowing what's coming will ease the pain.
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So, your mom is thinking about joining Facebook.
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She's finally ready to do "what all the kids are doing."
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Sure, she's late to the game, but what could go wrong?
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4
Now you have to show her how to use it.
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Watch out: she's going to get excited.
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Her first friend request? Oh yeah, it's going to you.
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But don't worry, it's not like you have to accept it right away.
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Give yourself some time to clean up your profile.
9
Un-tag all those drunk photos from college.
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10
Make sure your friends don't write anything inappropriate on your wall.
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Make sure she knows the difference between Private Messages and Comments.
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And don't be afraid to warn her about meddling in your conversations with friends.
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13
Be warned: She's going to mom it up. Hard.
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She might even poke you.
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You might regret your decision to help her.
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You might even be tempted to unfriend her.
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But come on, you can't unfriend your own mother.