Cinderella is Not the Only One with a Curfew Everybody has heard of the globally infamous tale of Cinderella, which has been encrypted into everyone’s childhood memories. When the clock strikes twelve, all magic will disappear. But why did the jolly fairy godmother establish a curfew for Cinderella initially? Teenagers often inquire the aforementioned question. “What is the purpose of it?” Although we all need to consider the counterargument that curfews limit a teen’s independence and freedom, it is vital to recognize that it also establishes sleep boundaries, discipline to prevent teen delinquency as well as developing beneficial traits for their future lives. Moreover, every home with adolescents should predetermine a fixed curfew. A …show more content…
Will your child be in readiness for the worst case scenario? What about the chance of getting lost or kidnapped? Having them home at a specific time ensures you that they are safe and sound. Henceforth, the endorsement of curfews demonstrates the likelihood of your teen’s responsibilities and discipline towards other significant tasks. Teen delinquency increases when they are entrusted with too much freedom. Let’s look at one example. What will transpire is if your child comes home on time, he or she displays traits of trustworthiness and responsibility. With the trait developed at a young age, it will most likely carry on into their adult lives. If they come home late continuously, this could be early signs of negligence. Correspondingly, a recent study by UC-Berkeley showed that in 54 cities that had a population of 180,000 or more, youth arrests dropped by 10% once a youth curfew was instituted. This show how simply placing a time can help you determine their maturity level and help them develop significant and beneficial traits for their future. Curfews are a way for teens to get beneficial sleep. Teenagers need up to 9.5 hours of sleep according to the American Academy of Pediatrics,