How should I tell them...?

Question

I'm 15. My parents are really strict when it comes to curfews. They always want me in at 7:30 on weeknights and 8:30 on weekends. But my friends are out later till like 10 or 11. How do i tell them that I want to stay out later with getting them mad?

Answer 1

"Look.. Mom and Dad you know I have always coem home on time, I am a smart boy/girl and I always do what I'm told. I am 15 years old and I think that myabe just once in a while I could stay out with my friends untill maybe 10 or 11. This wouldn't become a habit, but maybe I could be allowed to do it nce in a while?"

Answer 2

You approach them and tell them you really need to talk to them about something that has been on your mind. Explain what it is that you want and be willing to compromise. Do not use the "all my friends" because that just irritates most parents. Give them examples of things they would approve of that you would be doing that you may not be able to do now because of the early curfew. Point out how responsible you are and assure them that will not change. You probably will not get a curfew as late as your friends so try for a middle ground, at least to start...you can prove yourself again and ask for a little more later. If you don't ask you will never get it. If you do ask and get a "no", well...you already have that so nothing changes. If they do extend your curfew, be happy (even if it isn't as late as you would have liked, it is progress) and continue to be responsible and showing them they can trust you. This is the best way to get parents to give you a little more freedom.

Answer 3

i agree with you that 7:30 and 8:30 seen a bit unreasonable. you are just going to have to ask them. have them talk to the parents of your friends and see if all the parents can come up with a curfew time together. when i was your age, i had a small circle of friends and the parents all knew each other. they all talked and we were all given the same curfew. also tell them to try having some faith in you. if you have good grades and are not getting into trouble, i don't see why they wouldn't let you have a later curfew.

Answer 4

You need to SHOW them that you are responsible and trustworthy of being able to be out later. Perhaps giving them a number where you can be reached in case they want to check in. A cell phone may be a great way to accomplish this. The phone could only be used for when you go out with your friends, and only to call home, 911, or for your parents to call you. This could also show how responsible you are. I agree that your curfew may be a little early, but at the same time I don't know your situation and behaviors. I hope all goes well...And in your parents defense, it's hard to let your kids grow up.

Answer 5

Start by telling them that you don't expect to stay out really late.... just for special occasions. Tell them that you only need to be able to stay out late (like 10 or 11) for maybe one or two parties this year and then when you are older, you would like to have more chances to do this but you want to just try it once or twice this year! Your parents will be very impressed by your maturity because they want to see that you take activities like parties seriously. They just want to see that you can handle it. Do this for a year; next year, they can give you a little more freedom. By the time you are 17, they will feel comfortable giving you more freedom. Your friends who stay out later will get in a lot more trouble - watch and you will see that I'm right !

Answer 6

You need to just sit down with your parents and tell them that you would like a little more time out on the weekends, I wouldn`T try to stay out later during the week because there usually school nights so thats why they want you in early, but just talk to them calmy explain how you feel about the situation,and listen to what they have to stay and you`ll probly come out with an solution that your all happy with, they might get angry but if you discuss it and come to an agreement everything will be fine.

Answer 7

sit down with them. discuss your thoughts about how you are reponsible enough{if u r} to have a later curfew. Tell them reasons why u should b alowed to stay out later. Let them set ground rules without u arguing about it. if they change it by just an hour show them u r responsible enough to handle the curfew given to u and work ur way to a later curfew.

Answer 8

First tell them that you have a baby on the way.... then tell them that the father of the child is the local (heavily tattooed) bartender from the sleazy pub around the corner... then tell them that you met at the AIDS testing place... then that you were there while you should have been at school.

Then when they are through freaking out... tell them that you were only kidding about all the above, but that in comparisson, staying out late is not the worst thing that you could do.

Also promise to keep them informed of where you are and what you are up to and I am sure they will be fine!

Answer 9

Just ask them if they could extend your weekend curfew. I doubt they will make your weekday curfew 10:00. But when you do give them explanations and their expectations you meet. Tell them you always do your work and succeed in school. And all that stuff. Good LUCK!

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Answer 10

I'm sorry no 15 year old needs to be out that late. Your parents are trying to protect you. My 15 year old does not go out alone unless I'm close by.

I'm sure they dont want you bringing a baby home for them to raise, or getting hurt. Follow the rules and you times might get longer next year