Why do parents set curfews?

Parents set curfews in an effort to keep their kids safe. They feel that setting a reasonable time when their children need to be home will help keep them out of trouble and allow them to stay on top of their schoolwork.

Why does curfew exist?

The stated goal of most curfew laws is twofold: to prevent juvenile crime and to protect youth from victimization. In addition to equipping law enforcement with tools to keep youth off the streets, curfews provide parents with a legitimate, legal basis for restricting the activities of their children.

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).

What should I do if my son misses his curfew?

If he misses his 11:30 curfew, your response should be “You did well when your curfew was 11. We’ll go back to 11 for a few weeks until I see that you’re once again capable of keeping track of the time.” A similar rollback should occur if school performance slips and is related to fatigue or incomplete homework.

How do you make a curfew work?

Making Curfews Work Enforce ‘the check-in rule ” that requires her to say good night when she comes in, even if that means waking you. Curfew works best when the expectations and consequences are clearly spelled out ahead of time.

Is the curfew 11 o’clock at night open to interpretation?

That’s not to say that the agreed-upon curfew is open to interpretation— tonight’s 11 o’clock curfew is 11 o’clock not 11:30— but that you give permission ahead of time to stretch the usual curfew on a special night because he’s proven he routinely gets home on time.

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