Pros and cons on teen curfews?

Answer 1

Pro curfew would be the argument that children who are out too late get into trouble, cause mischief, or may be kidnapped. Con curfew would be that children do sometimes have a legitimate reason to be out at night, and parents of children are capable of deciding when their children ought to be at home, without having the government controlling the details of their private lives.

Answer 2

To begin with, the curfew creates a huge problem for kids who have to stay out late for a school related activity or something of that nature. They are then forced to drive home and hope that a cop will believe their story. If not, they are forced to pay a ticket for breaking the law. So by this law, teens feel like criminals even though they did not choose to be out so late. I myself, have returned home after curfew for countless school related dances, sporting events, etc. This in itself is not right, and needs to be changed soon. A student would never consider quitting a sport or activity just because they could get a ticket on their way home, Dropping these school related events is not a choice, so a new alternative needs to be put into place.

Another reason why the curfew is flawed is the reason it was established in the first place, to prevent crime. But this law has done little, if not nothing, to decrease the amount of crime. The amount of crimes throughout the city has remained at a relatively constant rate since the curfew was put into effect. This is in part because of the thinking process associated with teenagers. Just because they aren't allowed to be out as late is not going to stop them from participating in illegal activities. They choose to either do it earlier and get home on time, or simply stay out past the curfew and risk getting caught (which is a possibility even if the curfew is not in effect). Also, the majority of crimes committed throughout the city happens to be by adults. The crimes committed by adults also happens to be more serious or dangerous since they have access to more resources and supplies. Apparently the city should be focusing on preventing crime from happening in the first place instead of trying to get kids home earlier.

Next, a curfew gives teens yet another reason to dislike the authorities. Most teens hate the police force anyway, so why should we be given another reason. With this hate, teens are less likely to report a crime or give helpful information which in turn makes the community more dangerous. Teenagers would also most likely begin to have more respect for the law, and understand why it was put into effect in the first place.

I think if kids were told to be in earlier, then it would only tempt them to sneak out at all times of the night, which in turn would cause many more problems than the one at hand.

Pros to Curfews

This question asked about the pros and cons. So far, all the responses have been cons, and there are actually some positive aspects of curfews.

For one, curfew hours are usually reasonable and law enforcement usually are also reasonable. They realize that kids are sometimes out after curfew because of jobs or school activities, and they allow for that.

A lot was posted here that teenagers have after school and evening activities. Curfews are designed to make sure a parent is with a teenager if after a certain time. There is no harm in fostering parents' responsibilities to supervise their child's activities and whereabouts.

Another pro is that kids who are out late at night are more likely to victims of the crimes by adults which was pointed out previously. In that respect, curfews actually protect the safety of kids and teens.

Curfews are also intended to support time needed for homework and sleep. In today's world, kids get tons of homework and often complain they can't complete it all. But if home, they could spend more time studying and go to bed earlier. Being well rested helps kids complete the school day and go to part time jobs. Being rested reduces accidents on the job or in vehicles.

Probably one reason teenagers don't consider about curfews is, no one can make you an easy target to blame when crime does occur! If you are at home, you won't be a suspect.

Besides, there are plenty of hours for socializing during the afternoon or early evening. Give yourself 10 years and you'll be grateful to be home in the evening.

Answer 3

First of all, if kids have some kind of late after school activity, they could get a ticket from the cops when they hadn't done anything wrong. Plus, it tempts kids to sneak out at any time during the night, which could cause more problems. Next, curfews were created to help prevent crimes but kids can commit crimes earlier or sneak out after curfew even though its illegal. Finally, parents should be able to tell their kids how late they should be out without the government telling their kids when they need to be home.

Answer 4

Pro's - The parents don't have to lose sleep waiting up for their kids.

The kids can maintain a regular sleeping schedule.

The kids aren't out on the road late when there are drunks out there or when they might fall asleep at the wheel.

Con's: The kids can just act bad earlier. Kids may feel left out if other friends can stay out late. To me I cannot see any "cons" for asking teenagers who live with you to comply with a curfew.

It's more important for parents to make sure they know where their teens are and what they are doing and that they are chaperoned. But if parents are tired, it's not fair to expect them to wait up late and wear themselves out checking up on their kids, so a curfew can really help parents to be refreshed and cheerful.

Answer 5

Pros:Kids wont be out in clubs parting,

drinking

doing drugs

Cons:no freedom

kids will sneak out

cant be with friends

what about the good kids just because the bad kids do something wrong that doesn't mean they should pay for it

Answer 6

So People Are against curfews becuz they like to stay out late and hang with there friends and it is boring and y do we have to have curfews there just stupied

Answer 7

One pro of having a curfew for your teen is knowing that they are safe. One con is that they don't learn to be responsible on their own.