what is appropiate curfew for 18 year old female?

Question

what is an appropiate curfew for young lady who has just turned 18. i really need to know this thank you

Answer 1

she shouldn't have one, she's a legal adult. If she's still in higschool, midnight is reasonable.

Answer 2

Technically she is a legal adult and therefore does not have a curfew. But when I was 18 (not too long ago) I still had a curfew, and I still have a little one now. It depends on how the parents want to handle it. My parents wanted to make sure I was home before they could "truly get sleep at night". When I was 18 my curfew was midnight for the sake of my parents. I think my curfew also was what it was because of the people I was hanging out with. My parents didnt necessarily not like them, but they didnt necessarily approve of them. To make sure that I was safe at home at a decent hour, I had a curfew. 18 is an adult, so there is not a curfew but I think it reallly depends on the parents and the young adult who is in question.
It also depends on the state that you live in.

Answer 3

It all depends on how much you trust her. If she has questionable friends or she lies a lot I would say 11:00pm or earlier. But if she always tells the truth and has nice friends I would say 12:00am or ask her what she thinks is reasonable and then compromise with her. Let her know you want to treat her like an adult but since she still lives with you she cant be totally independent. I never had a set curfew. My friend had a curfew of midnight so it also forced me to be home around midnight. So remember that by setting a curfew you may be helping to not keep her friends out late, if they are good friends. Just discuss it with her. She may even pick an earlier time then you! And if she does you say "ok that sounds reasonable".

Answer 4

If you are located in the United States, there is no appropriate curfew, 18 is the age that one turns into an adult. This young lady is legal to smoke, stay out all night if she wishes, and she does not have to abide with what you say.

I am thinking that you are a parent, and she has not finished high school yet. However, you can say something along the lines, "If you want to live in this house you will not be permitted out after _ _:_ _AM/PM."

And if she refuses, thenyou can just kick her out and if she goes crying to social services, you can say, "she is an adult, she is no longer my responsibility."

Legally in the USA she is of age and does not have to abide by a curfew, so if you kick her out she can move to a friends house and nothing can stop her from doing so.

I would suggest a tough love parenting, if she has not graduated high school.

Answer 5

I got married when I was 18 but was renting from my parents at the time, curfew was Midnight unless previously discussed. In other words, if I was going to be coming in after 12 my parents wanted to know so they would'nt worry about wher I was and wouldn't disturb them when I came in. I was a responsible teenager, good student and my parents went away for weeks at a time from the time I was 13. If your 18 year old isn't responsible, make it an earlier curfew.

Answer 6

Too old for a curfew. When I was that age, my mom had me leave a note under her bedroom door when I got home. I took advantage for a couple of weeks, but soon realized that I needed to be in bed at a certain time so that I could be ready for school and everything. If she learns this now, on her own, she will be much better off in college.

Answer 7

My girls still had a curfew at 18 because they lived at home. 12:30-1:00 unless we had already decided differently on a given night.

Answer 8

still in high school and living with her parents? I'd say 10 or 11 on school nights and maybe 12 or 1 on weekends unless you're staying at someone's house that they know. If you're out of school but still living with your parents, there shouldn't really be a curfew but it is expected that you call your parents and let them know when you'll be home and stick to it.

Answer 9

well, legally, she is an adult. you are an adult as well. do you have a curfew?? i thought so. but since she still lives inder your roof, she should follow your rules. on weekdays ( if she is in school) about 10:00 pm and on weekends about
12:00 am is fine. but make sure she calls when she gets to the place she is going to.

Answer 10

Let me guess you are the 18 year old who feels your parents want you home too early??

Here is my advice...as an 18 year old, you are an adult...move out, live on your own, get a job, pay all your bills, and you can get home anytime you want.

Having to get home earlier than you would like is not that bad of a trade-off if you put it into this perspective.

Answer 11

if you're living outside of your parents home, stay out as long as you want. if your still living with your parents, it's up for them to decide, but my 19 year old son still living with us is to be home by midnight and my 17 year old daughters curfew is 11 PM. good luck!!!