A teen curfew law was recently passed. This was a needed law to alleviate crime teenagers fall victim of. Minors under the age of 17 should be in their home at a very reasonable hour so they will be energetic, fresh and alert when attending school. I am convinced that the more freedom teenagers have the more opportunity they have to get into trouble. Although most parents feel that the government is taking their place in raising their kids - that's far from the truth. The government realizes that most teenagers are not receiving the right amount of discipline from home. Studies have shown that teenagers coming from a dysfunctional home their parents were either divorced separated, drug abusers or poverty stricken. Children must come from a home that is nurturing and loving in order to have a stable and functional behavior.
Studies have further shown that the majority of juvenile delinquents get into trouble around the age of 13, I believe that the curfew will elevate some of the problems that juveniles get into at night. Juveniles are more prone to get into trouble during the night than day primarily because parents are not taking account to where their
In conclusion, the government has realized the need of this curfew and has since charged some teenagers in breaking the law. This is not to say that major crimes committed are by teenagers, yet this law will bring structure to unsupervised minors as well as disobedient minors. This could very well contribute hand-in-hand to decrease criminal matters with teens. I'm convinced that every teenager will not comply with this curfew and that crime amongst children will not totally cease. Every effort the government makes to minimize crime is worth the law being enforced. Parents should be in total support of this law and should work with officials in making it effective. I'm not a parent, but totally supports the efforts the government is making to control our teenagers. Teenagers must have some discipline in their lives. With most teenagers coming from broken homes, they do not have that strict parental guidance that is needed. Therefore, if the parents fail to give children the proper guidance, then the government has to do what is necessary to reduce problems with today's juveniles.
Im in total agreement with you. When kid's below the age of 17 are out past 10:00 they are probably up to no good. Parent's know how it is they were once a kid. They need to set rules so they don't make bad decisions that will affect there life. Like you said they need to be home also to get a good sleep, so they are ready to go to school. All in all im glad they made this a new law.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the curfew is a good idea. I grew up witht that curfew in IN. I think that it has helped with some problems.
ReplyDeleteSara, This is a thought-provoking and relevant topic. I'm kind of surprised at your point of view (and your peers' comments).
ReplyDeleteWhen I taught high school, the students were VERY upset with curfew laws, especially if they needed to drive to and from work. But, isn't there some kind of special allowance for employment?
Where are our parents?