What do you do when your 16 year old refuses to come home?

Parents can (1) report a teen behaving in either way to their local police department, (2) file a court complaint asking a judge to designate the teen a “youth in crisis,” or (3) ask a judge to declare the teen emancipated, giving him or her all the powers of an adult and relieving the parents of any responsibility for …

What happens if a child refuses to go home?

If you’re not following the order, the judge can put you in jail. They can put you in jail to compel you to follow the order. That’s called contempt. There are two types of contempt, there is civil and criminal contempt.

What should I do if my teenager violates curfew?

If your teen violates curfew, turn it into an opportunity to teach her to be more responsible. Work together to problem-solve how she can be home on time in the future. For example, encourage her to set an alarm on her cellphone 30 minutes before curfew time. The alarm may reminder her it’s time to start heading home.

What is a curfew and how does it work?

A curfew establishes the time you expect your teen to be back home in the evenings. It’s a way for you to keep your teen safe and for your teen to demonstrate respect for the rest of the family.

Why does my 11 year old hate curfew?

​​​Adolescents are programmed to hate curfew because they think it’s about control or trust. A curfew is a reflection of your concern for your child’s safety and well being, so present it as such. Your teen may push back with “I’m the only kid who has to be in at 11” (probably not true, but don’t go there).

Should you extend your child’s curfew?

While your teen’s best friend may have an 11 p.m. curfew, it doesn’t mean you have to extend your child’s curfew. If you have to wake up at 5 a.m. for work, and in your household, everyone needs to be in by 9 p.m. so you can relax and go to bed.