Arguments Against Teen Curfew

Curfews for teenagers do not influence their behaviors in a positive way or affect them at all. In the last couple months there has been particular controversy on this topic. On WHAS evening news the producers start the program with an announcer stating the time (10 pm) and questioning if parents are aware of where their children are (Should Teens). This serves as a reminder to parents to confirm they are conscious of the whereabouts of their children to ensure they are safe. Currently, there have been an abundance of people contributing to this argument, just earlier this week, 51% were supportive of teens having curfews and 49% were against it; however, as of today, November 13, 2015, a distinct 30% support curfews and 70% are against teens having curfews (Should Teenagers). Teens having curfews does not restrain them

Nearly all activities are flexible and can be altered to a different time without conflict. Providing teenagers with a set time limit on how long or late, they can be out of their home does not necessarily convey they will be obliged to cancel their plans, they would just be required to adjust the time. However, with teenagers being insurgent after having a curfew placed upon them, they will proceed to find a way around their curfew and participate in the activities they aspire to. Their parents’ viewpoints on their activities are ineffectual to nearly all teens so they forsake their parents' advice and become involved in them anyway. Nonetheless, there is a way to solve this, but not by imposing a curfew. If a parent genuinely desires to detain their teen from trouble they can talk to them and request that they modify the activities they participate in if the parents view it as an inappropriate idea or potentially leading their child down the wrong path. In conclusion, providing a teenager with a curfew will not detain them from doing the activities they