There is some debate on whether curfews keep teenagers out of trouble. A curfew is defined as a law or regulation that requires a person or group of people must stay indoors for a designated time, usually through the night.
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For example, if a teen was out wandering the streets by themselves at night, they can have a high risk of being abducted or possibly murdered. Also, it is easy for kids to get hit by cars because of the lack of attention when crossing roads. It is harder for drivers to see when driving in the dark. “Although teens often bristle at the perceived unfairness and randomness of curfews, curfews can help keep teenagers safer, states Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D., a psychologist writing for Psychology Today. Risks can become greater as the hour gets later, with more people who are out being fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In addition, later hours may present more challenges to your teenager, as she may face exposure to more decisions about conduct”, according to http://everydaylife.globalpost.com. Curfews can allow teens to get the right amount of sleep for the next day and prevent parents from worrying about their kids getting in trouble at night. With teens having the right amount of sleep they are able to be focus more and easily in school and get better grades. Parents can also benefit from teens having a curfew. Parents can be at peace knowing that their child is at home and …show more content…
Most teens get in trouble when it’s dark outside. Darkness gives them more of an advantage to do crimes. During the day, it is easier to be seen and caught. At night when it is dark, it is easier to hide and run away from home or a crime scene and not get caught. According to OJJDP (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention), “Juvenile violence peaks in the afterschool hours on school days and in the evenings on non-school days. On non-school days, the incidence of juvenile violence increases through the afternoon and early evening hours, peaking between 7 p.m. and 9p.m. The number of school days in a year is essentially equal to the number of non-school days in a year. Despite this split, most (63%) violent crimes committed by juveniles occur on school days. Nearly one-fifth (19%) of juvenile violent crimes occur in the 4 hours between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on school days. A smaller proportion of juvenile violent crime (15%) occurs during the standard juvenile curfew hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (inclusive of both school and non-school
For example, if a teen was out wandering the streets by themselves at night, they can have a high risk of being abducted or possibly murdered. Also, it is easy for kids to get hit by cars because of the lack of attention when crossing roads. It is harder for drivers to see when driving in the dark. “Although teens often bristle at the perceived unfairness and randomness of curfews, curfews can help keep teenagers safer, states Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D., a psychologist writing for Psychology Today. Risks can become greater as the hour gets later, with more people who are out being fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In addition, later hours may present more challenges to your teenager, as she may face exposure to more decisions about conduct”, according to http://everydaylife.globalpost.com. Curfews can allow teens to get the right amount of sleep for the next day and prevent parents from worrying about their kids getting in trouble at night. With teens having the right amount of sleep they are able to be focus more and easily in school and get better grades. Parents can also benefit from teens having a curfew. Parents can be at peace knowing that their child is at home and …show more content…
Most teens get in trouble when it’s dark outside. Darkness gives them more of an advantage to do crimes. During the day, it is easier to be seen and caught. At night when it is dark, it is easier to hide and run away from home or a crime scene and not get caught. According to OJJDP (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention), “Juvenile violence peaks in the afterschool hours on school days and in the evenings on non-school days. On non-school days, the incidence of juvenile violence increases through the afternoon and early evening hours, peaking between 7 p.m. and 9p.m. The number of school days in a year is essentially equal to the number of non-school days in a year. Despite this split, most (63%) violent crimes committed by juveniles occur on school days. Nearly one-fifth (19%) of juvenile violent crimes occur in the 4 hours between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on school days. A smaller proportion of juvenile violent crime (15%) occurs during the standard juvenile curfew hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (inclusive of both school and non-school