In some areas of US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Considering today's society and the increasing increase of violence on the streets, parents should pay more attention to what their teenagers are doing. In some regions of the US, a reclusion
time
has been imposed for teenagers, which must be accompanied by an adult after a certain hour, otherwise
, they are not allowed to be outdoors. While some youth might consider this
an authoritarian approach, I considerably believe that this
action will prevent their involvement with illicit activities, as well as encourage more useful spending of this
time
.
Firstly
, imposing a curfew is an effective way to discourage teenagers’ participation in delinquent actions. Although
most teenagers would say that they have grown to distinguish what is right or not, when it is related to the unknown or novelty, they might not consider all the pros and cons of their actions. Adults involved with drugs and alcohol have probably started this
involvement when they were still young, so preventing this
contact as much as possible is a way to prevent problematic adults. In fact, some researchers have shown statistics, in which 89% of adult drug addicts’ dependency started in adolescence.
Secondly
, the requirement to be home at a certain period would prompt adolescents to spend their time
more wisely. Many teenagers claim that they do not have time
to do anything else, besides
studying and working. However
, the period that they spend out of the house, especially at night, could be used for something that is
more valuable for their future. As an example, parents should consider performing activities together with them, such
as playing a new instrument, teaching baking recipes, or learning another language.
In summary, the imposition of a 'curfew' is an excellent approach for society to protect the young, who are often impressionable. I firmly believe this
alternative is worth it and should be considered, as it will promote healthy habits and productive use of time
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