When it comes to having a curfew‚ opinions can be wide spread about what it right and what is wrong. I believe though‚ that it is a parent’s decision whether or not they let their child out. As long as your parents know where you are‚ you aren’t doing anything dangerous or illegal‚ and you always have somebody with you in case something happens‚ then you shouldn’t have to worry about a curfew or getting punished for something that is perfectly harmless. When you are out after dark‚ always make sure
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I believe that there should be no curfew laws for teenagers. The setting of a curfew should be up to the teenager themselves and their parents. I believe this mainly because an enforced curfew law would simply result in more teenagers getting in trouble with the law. Teenagers could accidentally break the law if they are unaware of what time it is‚ traffic could cause a teenager to be late and therefore break the law. There are too many opportunities for this law to be broken and therefore it should
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1.0 Introduction. The aim of the following report‚ is to explore the “Northbridge Curfew” examine its value and criticisms’. Finally to recommend whether the policy should be expanded to areas other than Northbridge. 2.0 Purpose of the policy ‘This Policy is the Government’s response to the immediate problem of ‘at risk’ children and young people in Northbridge at night.’ (Young People In Northbridge Policy‚ 2006‚ pg2) It is part of the states commitment to; “Revitalise Northbridge”‚ “ensure
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was a teenager in the nineties. For the most part‚ I think kids want curfews and rules set by their parents or guardians. It gives them a sense of security‚ knowing someone cares for them. Curfews are often needed to prevent teens from getting in trouble late at night. A curfew should slightly vary depending on the situation. Besides parents placing curfews on teen; you now see malls and cities placing curfews on teens. Curfews are good but at what point are we overwhelming teens with all of these
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A curfew is a rule that says people under a certain age should be off the streets and in their homes by a specific time of night. Curfews were first introduced in 1998 in a policy called Crime and Disorder Act (BBC.News.org). Curfew laws are intended to protect young people and keep them from getting into trouble. Even though intended to curfew laws do not keep teens out of trouble. It is said by Traci Truly that “the teen curfew laws have helped to lower the crime rate particularly
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Teenage Curfew A majority of parents and public want to put a teenage curfew into effect‚ assuming it will avert alcohol and drug abuse from teens. Most curfew policies require teens under 18 years of age to be home at certain hours at night‚ unless they have a legitimate excuse or are accompanied by a parent/guardian. By reducing the number of youth on the street during certain hours‚ curfews are thought to lesson the number of circumstances in which youth crime can occur. Crime perhaps‚ but when
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Juvenile curfew laws are steadily in debate whether it violates two of our amendment rights. Some individuals say it is bias and ineffective while others believe it is totally necessary‚ and serves as a main part in keeping children in school and off the streets. My personal views remain the same‚ considering I am a juvenile and this is an issue that has an effect on my life and my rights as a citizen. As I researched and brainstormed about the pros and cons‚ and the debates I still believe a teens
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Luis Fernando Salazar | 24/4/2013 | Code: 21 | V “A” | Grammar | | Curfews for teenagers We all know that we have to allow our teenagers to spread their wings and learn responsibilities and one area that is constantly on parent’s minds is curfews and how much freedom they should allow teenagers to have. The main queries we get from parents is how late their curfew should be and what to do if they break the curfew. Let’s look at some of the issues and explore solutions. With regard to how
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Mangum 1 Donnell Mangum Professor ????? ENGXXXX July 23‚ 20XX Teen Curfew: A Benefit to Youth? How would you feel‚ as a parent‚ if your child was out late and didn’t return home? How would you feel if you received a phone call from police saying they have arrested your teen for criminal mischief? The way a parent may feel if they didn’t know the whereabouts of their children or how they would feel having to go to a police station to bail their teen out is anything but happy or joyful
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