2007-06-12 06:57:32 · 21 answers · asked by zachevans93 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i will take this on why the government should not impose curfews. It is not the governments place to impose restrictive burdens on people for no reason. People have a fundamental, very strongly protected, right to travel which includes walking.
Some peoples hobbies are necessary to have to do at night, such as looking at certain animals that only come out at night or by looking at the stars.
There are laws in place for disruptive behavior already such as public disturbance or disorderly conduct laws that would be available if the minor was misbehaving. Minors work and pay taxes like everybody else why should they be restricted to use the public resources any less. Minors greatly contribute to the economy as they often have a great amount of disposable income so they go to the movies or the ice cream parlor late.
Many of the same people that say we need curfews would also say that it is ok for a 17 year old to consent to sex. i ask them why people beleive they can make this decision but not the decison of when to go home.
2007-06-12 07:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by ainger452 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An interesting question that gets at safety vs. freedom, as well as other, more selfish principles...
I'm not sure how I feel about the issue, though I do question those who immediately say they need curfews. Most kids don't really understand the real consequences of some things they do. For example, staying up/out all night might lead you to do poorly on exams, thus you are less likely to get into a good college or develop good habits for studying/homework/etc, thus there is a chance you will not get a very good job. Kids might be able to see how they could do poorly on exams, but they only have vague ideas about the working world and how bad it can be for them. They do not have enough understanding to make good choices, therefore choice is taken away.
However, if this is about law enforcement, I would definitely question it. They might say it's about safety, which does make sense but is ridiculous once people reach a certain age because even adults can be harmed easily. They might say it's to prevent crime like drug-dealing and so on, but that sounds rather Minority Report-ish.
I guess I haven't thought about this one too much, and, since I don't intend to be a police officer or have a child, I don't have to be worried about it. As a kid, I was well-behaved and knew the consequences of my actions well enough... but I was quite obviously an exception among my peers. People like to say, "Just wait until you're older, then you'll be able to do whatever you want," but this isn't satisfying at the moment.
You might be able to pick some reasons out of that mess, but I personally don't have a stance yet.
2007-06-12 07:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by Skye 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are no good reasons. sorry. kids need curfews. in fact curfews for under 16 need to be changed to 8pm and 16-18 can stay at 10 pm
2007-06-12 07:20:23 · answer #3 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Because they are in bed sleeping.
2. Because they are doing their homework.
3. Because they are taking a bath.
4. Because they are at work.
5. Because they are helping to clean the house.
6. Because they are playing with sister and brother.
7. Because they are writing Grandma a thank you note for the birthday gift.
8. Because they are helping Mom fold clothes.
9. Because they are doing dishes.
10. Because they are sitting with the family watching Lassie.
There is ten good reasons why kids don't need a curfew. Because they are too busy doing what they should be doing, being a member of a family.
2007-06-12 07:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by grinslinger 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Can't think of any reason why no curfews is the right thing. I only know that having curfews keeps crime rates down, and stupidity at a minimum.
2007-06-12 07:03:07 · answer #5 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One argument for teens at least is many curfews say kids should be inside before 9PM. When I was 16 I got off of work at 10 and during hockey season my games ended after nine and a couple went close until midnight. Second argument especialy for small towns is, is it worth wasting police resources to arrest and detain children who many have been out late. Also you can make an arguement for how it really helps prevent crime considering crimes commited after 9pm are mostly commited by adults towards adults and not children.
2007-06-12 07:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by Drake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you meant curfews that are laws. There no need for the government to decide how late a kid can stay out, that's the parent's decision. If I have a good kid then he should be able to stay out as long as I let him, not as long as Uncle Sam let's him. This is just another case of Big Brother not letting parents make their own decisions on how to raise their kids.
2007-06-12 07:02:50 · answer #7 · answered by Alex G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the kid and the parent. if the kid is barely 16 or barely 18, then maybe the rules can be bended as long as they obey EVERY single rule that the parents place on them. if you come home, four hours late, then i wouldn't let you out of the house again. the thing about curfews is to teach "kids" rules and regulations....you have to be of the right maturity, age and be able to handle the amount of responsibility. in the end, its up to your parents to decide.
2007-06-12 07:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by lola 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really isn't a good reason why kids don't need curfews, because they do.
2007-06-12 07:00:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
All kids need curfews and most even tho they don't realize it want them!
2007-06-12 07:00:49 · answer #10 · answered by Brianne 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋