The Importance Of Teen Curfew Laws

With curfews being implemented it lessens the worries of parents who have children and they can have peace in mind. Parents can feel at ease knowing that their child is safe. They give parents peace of mind. Implementing curfew laws means that those under 18 years of age will be able to get as much adult supervision as possible, lessening the chances of them getting involved in juvenile crime and violence.Adolescents are programmed to hate curfew because they think it’s about control or trust(Ginsburg and FitzGerald, 2011). Curfews are one of the structural requirements of family life. It is the responsibility of the parents to guide their child and set limits to the action of their children. According to Lehman, every child’s curfew has to match their age and ability and the …show more content…
The legislative intent behind juvenile curfew laws is usually social order goals like prevention of crimes involving juveniles, and maintenance of the general peace (http://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-charges/juvenile-curfew-laws-the-basics.html). Teen curfew laws restrict the hours that juveniles may be on the streets or in public places at night. A teen curfew is justified in many cities or municipalities as a simple method to not only reduce opportunities for teens to commit crimes but also to protect them from becoming crime victims. They prevent juvenile delinquency (Janet Ford, “The Effectiveness and Enforcement of a Teen Curfew”). Going out late at night generally puts teenagers in a position where they no longer have the security and protection of their families, making them vulnerable to falling victim to or participating in juvenile crime. Traditionally, the determination of a minor's curfew has been considered to be a family issue, within the parental purview, rather than a matter to be determined by government. Nevertheless, public curfews have been enacted and enforced throughout the Nation's history in reaction to increased juvenile delinquency, decreased