Curfew for Minors: Advantageous or Disadvantageous?

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A CURFEW IS A LAW enacted by a local or state government that restricts certain people from being in public places at specified times of the day.
 
Many cities and towns have a curfew law in place to prevent teenagers from being out at certain times, typically spanning the late hours of the night or school hours during the day. Any teenager caught out after curfew can face a fine or even jail time, depending upon the specific laws of the town.
 
Possible reasons to believe that curfew is advantageous:
 
·         Youth crime is a major and growing problem, often involving both drugs and violence. Imposing youth curfews can help to solve these problems, as they keep young people off the street, and therefore out of trouble, and prevent them from congregating in the hours of darkness.
 
·         The use of curfews on minors can help to protect vulnerable children for not all parents are responsible and inevitably their children suffer, both from crime and in accidents, and are likely to fall into bad habits. Society should ensure that such neglected children are returned home safely and that their parents are made to face up to their errands.
 
·         There is no good reason for children to be out unaccompanied late at night, so a curfew is not really a restriction upon their liberty. They would be better off at home doing schoolwork and interacting with the rest of their families.
 
·         Child curfews are a form of zero tolerance policing, showing that a community will not allow an atmosphere of lawlessness to develop. Child curfews can help to change a negative youth culture in which challenging the law is seen as desirable and gang membership an aspiration.
 
Possible reasons to believe that curfew is disadvantageous:
 
·         What if they have to stay out late for a school related activity?
 
·         What if they have part-time jobs, for example being jeepney conductors? Many jobs requires staying until night to earn money for their living.
 
·         It is unethical to criminalize their simple presence in a public space.
 
·         Once charged even for flimsy reasons, they will have criminal record which might bring harms to their opportunities in employment and so increases the social deprivation and desperation which breed crime.
 
 
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roseann.pole (not verified)

Mon, 02/17/2014 - 06:01

agree po ako kay haniel sapagkat ito'y para sa ating kaligtasan. maiiawasan na rin ang mga kaguluhan na kgagawan ng mga taong mabisyo at mga grupo ng mga kabataan.

anthon (not verified)

Mon, 02/17/2014 - 13:15

I agree to you miss emilyn, minors should be at home in the night time for their safety in the crimes that happen outside their houses. And cannot be involved in that crimes happen..

glenn gloria

Mon, 02/17/2014 - 14:13

for me curfew was disadvantageous. may mga teacher kasi na kung magpaggawa kala mo sila lang yung subject sa dami, kaya imposibleng maiwasan natin ang makauwi ng gabi.

shen

Mon, 02/17/2014 - 16:51

curfew was a disadvantage for me. hindi lahat ng late umuwi eh bad habits na ang gingawa. hindi lahat ng late umuuwi ay irresponsible na. because sometimes kaya late umuuwi kasi may ginagawang importante which is naging responsible siya sa part na yun. now modern na ang technologies if ever man na uuwi ng late pede nmn magtext para di nag aalala ang mga parents natin.kung disiplina naman ang pag uusapan dapt iniiwan nanatin yan sa mga magulang which sila nmn talaga ang dapat...curfew is not an answer.

Jayvee G. Morales

Mon, 02/17/2014 - 17:24

What if those minors students who always go home late at night even tough they are not making bad, would you arrest those innocent? For me, curfew minors is disadvantage because a teenagers must know also the right and wrong and it does not just teenager those crimes but for an adults.

Jayvee G. Morales

Mon, 02/17/2014 - 17:38

Kids should be kids and go out and party and drink alcohol and do meth and shoot up dope. No I'm playing. They shouldn't do that but I still think that they should not have curfew. A lot of teenagers have to work so they can support their family. A lot of people are a single parent and need help from their kids.

Jayvee G. Morales

Mon, 02/17/2014 - 17:51

What if they need to work at night for his family to live he study in the morning and evening work? Curfew minors is taking away freedom of choice to teenagers.

Jayvee G. Morales

Mon, 02/17/2014 - 17:59

for me, I am disagree with you because nobody should have too act on the bases of the government saying someone has to have a curfew, because that's telling the parents that they can lay back and the government will do the parenting. That's wrong and stupid, because everyone is different. Some are mature and some not and no one should have a curfew if they do not need one.

Mark christian ...

Tue, 02/18/2014 - 06:27

I dis agree to your opinion mam Kristine It is because not all of the minors can possibly arrived to their respective house. there are some situation that could possibly resist them during there way. we all know that the basic working ours is from 8:00am-5:00pm how if someone consumed 2-3 hours before arriving to his/her house. could we apply that curfew minors law?

Mark christian ...

Tue, 02/18/2014 - 06:32

I dis agree to your comment mr.june panget if you are talking about the possible bad habit that they can learn due night time. how about day time?

Mark christian ...

Tue, 02/18/2014 - 06:37

I dis agree to your comment mr.june panget if you are talking about the possible bad habit that they can learn due night time. how about day time?

Mark christian ...

Tue, 02/18/2014 - 06:51

I honestly dis agree to your opinion Mr. Ronald Macandog If we are going to implement that curfew minor how will be the situatin for those minor who is an educated. for them to earn money at night. we all know that there are some job. until night evening.

Mark christian ...

Tue, 02/18/2014 - 07:01

I am not in favor with your opinion Ms. Iellayapching. because a minor can be a responsible with or without that Curfew minor. having a curfew can cause a pressure for those human youth.

abegail b. bernardo

Wed, 02/19/2014 - 00:06

Hi miss Alyssa :). I think implementing curfew is not a valid reason to stop the teenagers to go outside. Even if it is implemented I think many teenagers will not stop to stay longer outside, and it is not the curfew will discipline the teenagers, because even if you staying outside at late at night you will know your limitations.

abegail b. bernardo

Wed, 02/19/2014 - 00:39

Hello Emelio :) I will disagree with your opinion that having curfew minors is advantage to stop or reduce the youth crime, because there is a lot of crime even if we do not have curfew for minors, many crime nowadays even in the morning. I also disagree with the parents will encourage them to take the responsibility of their children, we all know that parents are the responsible one to take care of us but being a youth we are the responsible to take our decision properly even if it is good or bad.

abegail b. bernardo

Wed, 02/19/2014 - 01:05

Hi miss aica. I will disagree with your opinion that if the youth will go home early they will get enough time to sleep, as we can see nowadays many youth not sleep early because they playing their tablet or computers. But if you not implement the curfew maybe the youth will stop or reduce their time to stop playing to computers, they have time to spend with their friends and socialized to other people.

abegail b. bernardo

Wed, 02/19/2014 - 01:22

Hi Michelle :)! I will disagree with your opinion, we all know that having a curfew will discipline the minors, but even if the curfew will not implemented minors will be having discipline with their own. They need to enjoy their life for being minors , they sometimes do the wrong doing but it's a part of life maybe they need a proper guidance with their parents, but implementing curfew is not the success of the youth.

Alimar Joy Tomas

Wed, 02/19/2014 - 05:02

hi! Emilyn sorry I'm not agree with you because some teenagers working for their studies and some teenagers have an activity to do that take long time like group project or youth night for their church what about them if we have a curfew minors.

Alimar Joy Tomas

Wed, 02/19/2014 - 05:09

Hi! there you have a point but you have no assurance if you can avoid the crime at night if we have a curfew minor, and i think that is an act to take away the freedom of teenagers.

Balbuena_JoyceCiron

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 17:12

I agree with this issue Curfews will help reduce the crime rate in our country by keeping kids or youth off the street at night. Curfew is for the safety of our kids because now a days it is very dangerous for the youth.

Norman James An...

Tue, 02/25/2014 - 06:38

For me, Curfew is advantageous. In this age of man, we all know that teenagers are the most vulnerable against the influenced of drugs, sexual immorality, crimes, accidents, etc. So the implementation of curfew in every towns or cities is a must, it has the ability to control the increasing rate of youth-related crimes, it can also prevent the youth from accidents or illegal use of drugs, and it can also help them to avoid acquiring bad habits.

Jonathan June Daulo

Tue, 02/25/2014 - 06:47

I agree. in addition, curfew helps mold the morality of the minors. They'll learn to be obedient and will gain control.

Marvin Dagaraga...

Tue, 02/25/2014 - 06:53

I disagree with you, although you have a point but I think curfew is not the only way to decrease or control the increasing rate of youth related crimes and if a teenager is caught, he/she might get a criminal record for such a petty reason, especially if he/she has a very important thing to do outside.

Mark Jefferson ...

Tue, 02/25/2014 - 07:16

Sorry but I have to disagree with you, I believe that we can exercise discipline with ourselves because everything that we want can only be obtain by ourselves also. If we want to start or change something, it must start of course in ourselves and the mistakes that teenagers may commit is just a part of their lives, a lesson that may instill in their minds forever. But that is one of the essence of our life, to learn from our mistakes.

Jay Mar G. Amoroso

Tue, 02/25/2014 - 07:42

I agree. Sa pnahon ngayon mrmi ng kabataan ang naliligaw ng landas at ito ay dahil sa pakkisalamuha sa mga kapwa nila kabataan sa gabi. Kapag madilim kasi maraming bagay na naiisip ang mga kabataan maaari rin nlang ispn na ito ay ayos lamang dhil sa hndi sila masyadong makkta ng mga tao kung kayat dun nla ntatamasa ang kalayaan na gawin at subukin kahit ang pinakababawal na gawain kaya maganda ang paglalagay ng curfew sa mag kabataan

Rayson Jay B. S...

Wed, 02/26/2014 - 02:23

For me curfew for minors is advantages. It will help them to be more discipline and to become aware in time management. If curfew will implement many teenagers will be more productive in away that there will be no more youth involved in different crimes. It will prevent them from using different vice because now a days the influence of one minor to another youth is getting stronger. But to make all this things perfect, of-course parental guidance is strictly advice.

zirmaseyer

Wed, 02/26/2014 - 02:41

For me curfew for minor is advantages, Because,most of the crimes done by criminals are made during the night. These criminals prefer to prey on young kids and teens, because they are usually weaker than an older man, and therefore easier to attack. If the kids are allowed to be outside during the night by themselves, without any adult supervision, they will be under great danger.The curfew will also protect the teens and kids by keeping them out of gangs and reducing gang activity, therefore also making the neighborhoods safer. By keeping the kids at home they will be safe from the danger of the streets at night.

Ferrie Shara Ma...

Thu, 02/27/2014 - 03:40

I find this argument advantageous because it would probably lessen the percentage of juvenile delinquency.But there should be a twin policy that the common hide-out places of most youth should be inspected too.

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Thu, 02/27/2014 - 04:16

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Marco Nicolas O...

Thu, 02/27/2014 - 06:13

Curfew for minors is really advantageous, not just for the purpose of protecting the minors from possible crimes or even accidents. It is very helpful for the psychological and physical health of the youth because it contributes discipline and it allows them to rest well according to their age sleeping hours.

mary grace escalera

Thu, 02/27/2014 - 11:10

I agree that Curfew for Minors must be implemented in all cities and provinces. And I firmly believed that it is advantage to the youth, to the parents as well as to the people who are subject for this matter. Curfew for minors must be highly propagated for the purposes of decreasing the involvement of the youth in crimes and other illegal act. It is also a big challenge to all police, barangay officials and to the parents who are concern in the discipline of our youth generation and to maintain the peace and order of our country. For those who commented if the minors are working at night, they must show proof or ID that they are really working but for those who are staying outside within the time curfew without any academic or real purposes then they can be consider as breaking the curfew law.

Marielle Anne L...

Sat, 03/01/2014 - 12:40

It's not about the trust issues. But it calms the mind of parents. Knowing that your teenager is home safe and sound at a specific time definitely beats waiting up every weekend until the wee hours of the night wondering if he/she is okay. For me, it is advantageous.

Marielle Anne L...

Sat, 03/01/2014 - 13:29

Curfew help young adults get use to following a normal routine schedule by being home before a certain time each night. One of the advantage of curfew is to help make sure that teens aren't out all night getting into trouble with other kids/friends. Why they will need to go outside at night if they can do it during daytime?

rhea alarte

Thu, 03/06/2014 - 14:29

I am in favor to curfew because it help us to prevent crimes and most specially to the teenager.

chinita79

Thu, 03/06/2014 - 22:32

re this: · What if they have to stay out late for a school related activity? since we mentioned that these are minors. i think it means they shouldn't be out on the street. i dont think any employer would legally hire someone who is not yet 18 and above. --- siblings grow in the same family. classmates learn from the same teacher. yet they can be so different. discipline does not have to be taught by other people but also by ourselves. if you let these kids roam outside the house, there is a higher chance that they will meet and join those with bad influence. once you become parents i dont think you will tolerate the idea of letting your kids go outside at wee hours knowing all the danger that lurks beyond the corners of your own walls. --------------- i was once robbed, by a minor. i also encountered a riot, sort of like a frat war where both adults and teenagers are involved. i have also seen a juvenile prison where those who are in there act like they are crazy. screaming and cursing on everyone. these could have been prevented...

Rachel D. Quistol

Sun, 03/09/2014 - 04:01

I am PRO in Curfew for Minors. It is wonderful idea for teens to have curfews because it teaches them to be responsible and also considerate of other people around them. One of the advantage of curfew is to help make sure that teens aren't out all night getting into trouble with other kids. It will also help them get enough sleep at night since they have to be home by a certain time.

kathiryn ginoy

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 05:44

hello, regarding to your comment, even if there is no curfew, if you are a responsible teenager you will know what are the possible things that will happened to you.And your parents will trusted you cause you are a responsible child to them.

kathiryn ginoy

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 05:54

hi,for me this an disadvantage because there are too many teenagers are now working student. If this are implemented this will affect to their work especially if there are self-support.

kathiryn ginoy

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 06:06

hello, for me this this is disadvantage because if they are totally guided by their parents and they know what are the difference between bad and good they are not getting trouble even if there is no curfew.As a teenager it is the right time to become more open in the realty that without curfew we can protect ourselves.

Micah S. Valencia

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 06:08

Hello John Azel, I have read your comment about curfew, Sorry but I beg to disagree, curfew is advantageous because "Youth crime" is a major and growing problem, often involving both drugs and violence. Particularly worrying is the rise of youth gangs who can terrorise urban areas and create a social climate in which criminality becomes a norm. Imposing youth curfews can help to solve these problems, as they keep young people off the street, and therefore out of trouble, and prevent them from congregating in the hours of darkness. Curfews are easy to police compared to other forms of crime prevention, and are therefore effective.

Micah S. Valencia

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 06:09

Hello John Azel, I have read your comment about curfew, Sorry but I beg to disagree, curfew is advantageous because "Youth crime" is a major and growing problem, often involving both drugs and violence. Particularly worrying is the rise of youth gangs who can terrorise urban areas and create a social climate in which criminality becomes a norm. Imposing youth curfews can help to solve these problems, as they keep young people off the street, and therefore out of trouble, and prevent them from congregating in the hours of darkness. Curfews are easy to police compared to other forms of crime prevention, and are therefore effective.

Micah S. Valencia

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 06:13

Hi Reinafel, I have seen and read your your stand about curfew. But I agree that Curfew for Minors must be implemented in all cities and provinces. And I firmly believed that it is advantage to the youth, to the parents as well as to the people who are subject for this matter. Curfew for minors must be highly propagated for the purposes of decreasing the involvement of the youth in crimes and other illegal act. It is also a big challenge to all police, barangay officials and to the parents who are concern in the discipline of our youth generation and to maintain the peace and order of our country. For those who commented if the minors are working at night, they must show proof or ID that they are really working but for those who are staying outside within the time curfew without any academic or real purposes then they can be consider as breaking the curfew law.

Micah S. Valencia

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 06:13

Hi Reinafel, I have seen and read your your stand about curfew. But I agree that Curfew for Minors must be implemented in all cities and provinces. And I firmly believed that it is advantage to the youth, to the parents as well as to the people who are subject for this matter. Curfew for minors must be highly propagated for the purposes of decreasing the involvement of the youth in crimes and other illegal act. It is also a big challenge to all police, barangay officials and to the parents who are concern in the discipline of our youth generation and to maintain the peace and order of our country. For those who commented if the minors are working at night, they must show proof or ID that they are really working but for those who are staying outside within the time curfew without any academic or real purposes then they can be consider as breaking the curfew law.

kathiryn ginoy

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 06:19

hi, regarding to your comment about curfew for me it is not advantageous, because there are too many teenagers are not followed their sleeping hours even if there's a curfew.Having a curfew is a possibility to affect to their psychological health because for them they are not totally independent.

Micah S. Valencia

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 06:33

Hello Abigail. I have read your stand about curfew for minors. I respect your stand,and I agree on what you've said about the disadvantages. But for me, Curfew is advantageous in many different ways. One is it can lessen the crimes every night, proper time discipline especially to teens, to avoid early pregnancy, to focus on study not on other bad habits. Besides, there is no point for them to stay late at night.

Micah S. Valencia

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 06:33

Hello Abigail. I have read your stand about curfew for minors. I respect your stand,and I agree on what you've said about the disadvantages. But for me, Curfew is advantageous in many different ways. One is it can lessen the crimes every night, proper time discipline especially to teens, to avoid early pregnancy, to focus on study not on other bad habits. Besides, there is no point for them to stay late at night.

Stephanie Kieth Cano

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 06:50

Curfew is disadvantageous because it is taking away freedom for the youth. Parents should discipline their children, we don't need curfew as long as parents know how to guide their children.

Micah S. Valencia

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 06:54

Hi Stephanie, I have seen your comment about Curfew for minors. For me, it is advantageous and I agree in implementing the law of having a curfew for minors because nowadays we noticed that some teenagers are suffering from early pregnancy, being addicted to drugs and other alcoholic drinks. They are also involved in a riot or some criminal incidence that can affect their future. I also believed that they should be in their houses in the right time to protect them and also to lessen unnecessary incidence.

Kim Michael P. ...

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 07:30

Hi Froline I've just read your comment and it has meaning but i beg to disagree to you it's because for me Curfew is advantageous for all the barangays to maintain the safeness and wellness of teenagers in a crime and this can help them to prevent doing bad things, especially during late at night. Sorry to disagree to your comment.

Kim Michael P. ...

Wed, 03/12/2014 - 07:37

I see your comment and sorry to say this I am disagree to your comment about Curfew. Curfew for minors is really advantageous, not just for the purpose of protecting the minors, it is very helpful for the psychological and physical health of the youth because it contributes discipline and it allows them to rest well according to their age sleeping hours for the body will be healthy.

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