Do you have parents that enforce a curfew?

I also had parents that enforced curfew and rules on me past the time that it would normally be expected (until I completed college), and the thing that helped most was proving that I had moved past the need for external rules.

What should I do about my best friend’s curfew?

While your teen’s best friend may have an 11 p.m. curfew, it doesn’t mean you have to extend your child’s curfew. If you have to wake up at 5 a.m. for work, and in your household, everyone needs to be in by 9 p.m. so you can relax and go to bed. Don’t allow your teen to delay his curfew spontaneously.

When to set an early curfew for Your Teen?

If you have to wake up early for a job, or your teen has to wake up especially early for school, you may want to establish an earlier curfew. If you live in a high crime neighborhood, an earlier curfew may also be important to keep your teen safe. Of course, your teen’s habits should also be a major factor.

What do you need to know about blanket curfews?

A blanket curfew is a time set that your teen will have to schedule their activities around. It doesn’t change and helps your teen understand limits and boundaries. It does not have to be the same time on weeknights as on weekends, but it does remain consistent from weekday to weekday and weekend to weekend.

While your teen’s best friend may have an 11 p.m. curfew, it doesn’t mean you have to extend your child’s curfew. If you have to wake up at 5 a.m. for work, and in your household, everyone needs to be in by 9 p.m. so you can relax and go to bed. Don’t allow your teen to delay his curfew spontaneously.

Do you have to have the same curfew as Your Teen?

It does not have to be the same time on weeknights as on weekends, but it does remain consistent from weekday to weekday and weekend to weekend. You can always adjust this time for specific reasons. Talk to your teen about being responsible. Discuss the trust you are placing in your teen to be home on time.

When to extend your teen’s curfew in Arizona?

Allow some leeway on special occasions, such as proms. When your teen is going to have a special activity, discuss your expectations ahead of time. Extend the curfew when it’s warranted but make sure you establish a clear curfew time. Set a reasonable time for all involved.

What do you need to know about curfew laws?

Denise Witmer is a freelance writer and mother of three children, who has authored several books and countless articles on parenting teens since 1997. Adah Chung is a fact checker, writer, researcher, and occupational therapist. A curfew establishes the time you expect your teen to be back home in the evenings.