Audrey Wheply
Teenage curfews are seen by many households as a punitive measure that restricts the rights of teens that have no history of delinquency. The reality of the teenage curfew, however, is that it may not be as effective as some people think it may be.
“If kids want to do something crazy their going to find a way to do it” said Niko Marierose, a student here at Hillgrove proclaimed. Often parents place curfews on their children as a form of control, but when is it reasonable to enforce one? “I think kids should do something first in order to get a curfew”, If the teens are trustworthy, and well behaved, curfew might start to look like a bad thing.
When teens are given a curfew “it gives them something to think about before they do something dumb” but the action speaks louder than the thought. Curfews “probably makes them want to do something bad even more.” Niko Marierose, has a good point, why should teens be restricted if they are already well behaved?
Parents often want to have a good relationship with their kids at the end of the day, so there are factors into how lenient a curfew can be. Sophomore, Brydee Wyatt expresses “If the parent knows that you make good decisions you should be allowed to stay out later” she claimed the necessity of a curfew depends on “behavior, decisions, attitude, and respect to parent/s”. In some cases, curfew is a good management system that assures the teen that they are “staying safe” and teaches them “to have responsibility”. On the other hand, teens will break curfew “Because they are doing bad things when they are out with their friends, and they want to have fun and don’t realize what time it is” Brydee Wyatt. Next thing they know they can't hand out with friends, and have their phone taken away.
Other ways parents can keep tabs on their children can be the use of Life360. “Life360 is a family communication, location and alert app for smartphones that allows users to share their locations with each other.” Sophomore, Gracie’s Dainels, claimed “on a scale I know 7 out of 10 people who have life360”, she continued “Every parent has an idea of who they want to be for their kids, and then reality sets in. Life360 gives parents a break. Because when all their safety bases are covered, they can reclaim their parenting style, and even free up some time in the day.” Life360. Gracie states “if a teen wants to do something they aren't supposed to them will find a way. I know plenty of people who pause their location.” Parents might not have as much control as they think they do.
All parents want is a trustworthy relationship with their child. So, when do they cut the curfews, life360 and other restrictions and start discussing on what a reasonable punishment can be when trust is broken instead? Curfews are a base line when parents look out for their children, but they don’t work for everyone.
Teenage curfews are seen by many households as a punitive measure that restricts the rights of teens that have no history of delinquency. The reality of the teenage curfew, however, is that it may not be as effective as some people think it may be.
“If kids want to do something crazy their going to find a way to do it” said Niko Marierose, a student here at Hillgrove proclaimed. Often parents place curfews on their children as a form of control, but when is it reasonable to enforce one? “I think kids should do something first in order to get a curfew”, If the teens are trustworthy, and well behaved, curfew might start to look like a bad thing.
When teens are given a curfew “it gives them something to think about before they do something dumb” but the action speaks louder than the thought. Curfews “probably makes them want to do something bad even more.” Niko Marierose, has a good point, why should teens be restricted if they are already well behaved?
Parents often want to have a good relationship with their kids at the end of the day, so there are factors into how lenient a curfew can be. Sophomore, Brydee Wyatt expresses “If the parent knows that you make good decisions you should be allowed to stay out later” she claimed the necessity of a curfew depends on “behavior, decisions, attitude, and respect to parent/s”. In some cases, curfew is a good management system that assures the teen that they are “staying safe” and teaches them “to have responsibility”. On the other hand, teens will break curfew “Because they are doing bad things when they are out with their friends, and they want to have fun and don’t realize what time it is” Brydee Wyatt. Next thing they know they can't hand out with friends, and have their phone taken away.
Other ways parents can keep tabs on their children can be the use of Life360. “Life360 is a family communication, location and alert app for smartphones that allows users to share their locations with each other.” Sophomore, Gracie’s Dainels, claimed “on a scale I know 7 out of 10 people who have life360”, she continued “Every parent has an idea of who they want to be for their kids, and then reality sets in. Life360 gives parents a break. Because when all their safety bases are covered, they can reclaim their parenting style, and even free up some time in the day.” Life360. Gracie states “if a teen wants to do something they aren't supposed to them will find a way. I know plenty of people who pause their location.” Parents might not have as much control as they think they do.
All parents want is a trustworthy relationship with their child. So, when do they cut the curfews, life360 and other restrictions and start discussing on what a reasonable punishment can be when trust is broken instead? Curfews are a base line when parents look out for their children, but they don’t work for everyone.