Nate's+Persuasive+Letter

December 7, 2009 Dear Mom,

I, Nate Gerze, would like to get a Facebook. My guess is that you're not shocked that I said that because since the starting of the school year I have been nagging you on and on about getting a Facebook. The reason why I want a Facebook is because I can communicate with family members that live out of state or keep in touch with friends that might of moved or don't have a phone. By the end of this letter, I hope you realize that letting me have my own Facebook is for the best. One of the reasons why you won't let me have a Facebook is that the last thing you want me doing is being on the computer all day and I completely understand that any mom would like to have a healthy, fit son instead of a lazy son that stares at a screen all day. But according to ask.com, scientists say that you can still be on the computer for as long as you want and be healthy, except, you have to be outside and active for the same amount of time you were on the computer. And I'm sure you and me can work some time period out. Another reason you won't let me have a Facebook is I don't have a camera to put photos on to the computer. Well, that is true I don't have a camera of my own, however, both Anna and Audrey have a camera and also, we have a family camera too. And if you're worried about me putting on pictures that might give away where I live or anything, I'll be sure to be responsible enough to check with you that all my pictures are "okay" to post. And if you don't think I've done anything in the past to back me up on being responsible I'm sure you can remember I haven't had a missing assignment yet at school. The last reason you said you don't want me to have a Facebook is that I'm only 11, so why on earth should I have a Facebook? Well, as I said earlier, I can communicate with our relatives who live out of state and I can keep in touch with friends. I thank you Mom for considering on getting me a Facebook. By now I hope you've realized I'm a responsible and trustworthy son that is mature enough to have a Facebook.

Your Son, Nate