What do you think should be the curfew for a 15 year old girl? I'm asking this because I'm going to the movies with my guy friend and my parents want me home at 10pm. I'm a very trustworthy person and I WON'T have sex with him, that's for sure. He's only a friend. I'm kinda pissed about this because I want to stay out later, but they're strict & say only 10pm. I know I'm lucky because some kids can't even go out with friends yet. But, what do you guys think? Thanks.
Mackenzie answered Sunday October 16 2005, 1:10 am: Actually, 10pm seems quite fair and flexible, if you ask me. I mean, I definitely understand how you would want to stay out later than 10pm - I don't blame you, I would, too. I guess if you look at it from someone else's perspective, it would be easier to see how your curfew seems reasonable. Also, don't forget about your state's set curfew for minors. I know that in Arizona they enforce that big time. A few years back, my brother (who was 16, at the time) was caught ALLLLL of the time for staying out past curfew. They really do patrol for such a thing. Call me crazy, but I imagine that's a big part of your parent's worry, and for good reason, no?
"I know I'm lucky because some kids can't even go out with friends yet."
You're absolutely right. Some kids dont't even HAVE it that good. I know it seems like it could be better, but don't forget.... it could be much worse. ;D [ Mackenzie's advice column | Ask Mackenzie A Question ]
babiigirl answered Sunday October 16 2005, 12:10 am: i think that 10 o'clock is very resonable time for a 15 year old.. lol was never mine but i usually was inside a place to till midnight but your only going to a movie 10 o'clock is a fine time. just follow the curfew and your rents' may extend it * hope i helped [ babiigirl's advice column | Ask babiigirl A Question ]
LoveNJstyle answered Sunday October 16 2005, 12:04 am: 10 is actually ok for a movie, know what i mean? like if movies start at like 730 then theyll end around 930 then you have 30 minutes to hang out. then if you get home on time they'll let you stay out later next time. you're right, you are lucky. i know a girl thats 15...she cant go without a parent, 3 other girls for every guy and her curfew is like 9. now thats ridiculous. <3 [ LoveNJstyle's advice column | Ask LoveNJstyle A Question ]
Vendetta answered Saturday October 15 2005, 11:07 pm: It depends if it is a school night. I guess I would say most people I know had curfews somewhere between 11pm-12am when they were fifteen. However, there were the extremes (such as my friend who couldn't even go out alone with friends). My parents were never strict on curfews, I never had any. I could just come home at 5 or 6am and no one would say anything. I think that curfews are overrated, but everyone has their own opinion. [ Vendetta's advice column | Ask Vendetta A Question ]
gUeSsHoO278 answered Saturday October 15 2005, 10:31 pm: 10pm is a reasonable time if your 15, and trust me if you stick to the curfew without breaking it, as months go by your parents will loosen up cause they know you respect their rules. Besides it is a dangerous world and they're just tryin to make sure you're safe [ gUeSsHoO278's advice column | Ask gUeSsHoO278 A Question ]
cailoisa answered Saturday October 15 2005, 10:07 pm: I think 10pm is a reasonable curfew for a 15 year old, boy or girl. It's good that you are trustworthy, but I don't think that the curfew has anything to do with that. I also don't think that it has too much to do with you having sex with him. I don't know your parents so I'm not sure, but I always thought of it as more of a responsibility and safety thing.
I know when my daughter is your age (currently 2 years old), her curfew will most likely be 10pm. This will mostly be because I wouldn't feel safe having her out past then, except for very special occasions.
My advice; keep your curfew as best as you can, and you might be able to get them to extend it before too long. I know that doesn't help too much right now, but it might down the line. [ cailoisa's advice column | Ask cailoisa A Question ]
feversandmirrors answered Saturday October 15 2005, 9:37 pm: 10 PM is reasonable for that age. At the most, 11. Follow their rules and build their trust, and perhaps you can get them to make it later :)
When I turned 16, they let me stay out until 10 on the weeknights, and midnight on the weekends.
When I turned 17, it was still midnight on the weekends, but 11 on weeknights. (I think I had to ask for that to be extended for an hour though).
t0xicParadiSe answered Saturday October 15 2005, 8:48 pm: In my opinion since you are a trustworty person and if your parents see you as a responsible child and young adult then i would say 11pm is pretty reasonable.
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Karen answered Saturday October 15 2005, 8:39 pm: Actually, ten o'clock is a pretty good curfew, in my opinion. If my parents ever gave me a curfew, after ten would be a good time for me. [ Karen's advice column | Ask Karen A Question ]
whataloverrr answered Saturday October 15 2005, 8:37 pm: i say you should talk to your parents explain to them that you are responsible enough and you wont make any decisions that you know aren't good for you [ whataloverrr's advice column | Ask whataloverrr A Question ]
Eissac answered Saturday October 15 2005, 8:37 pm: Well see i am 15 too..and i just recently went out with a friend to the movies, my parents didnt care when i got home cause they know my friend and trust him and his dad..they dont trust me but ...i agree with all the other people to just stick with 10 for now and just give your parents some time they should come around:)..good luck! [ Eissac's advice column | Ask Eissac A Question ]
crazygoober2006 answered Saturday October 15 2005, 8:07 pm: I say impress your parents with the 10 o'clock rule and just deal with that for now. If they see that you are responsible enough to be home when they ask you to get home, they may consider an extension. I think that is kind of early, but it's better to get your parents trust than get your priveledges taken away because of that, or arguing with them about it and not be able to go out at all. Hope I helped. Good luck! [ crazygoober2006's advice column | Ask crazygoober2006 A Question ]
K2204 answered Saturday October 15 2005, 8:05 pm: 10 sounds good! But if you get home ontime this time or early, and you are good, and no problems, ect, then maybe next time you can stay out 15 or 30 min. longer! or if they dont say that you can, maybe you can ask, and say how good you were the last time!!
If you ever need anything else, please just ask!
I'd love to help!
snarfism answered Saturday October 15 2005, 8:04 pm: I'm 15, and I think 10 is actually not a bad curfew if you're like going to a party or something. I go to the movies with my best friend all the time, and personally being home is never usually an issue for my parents, because they know when i got to the movie and when i'm leaving the movie because they're dropping me off and picking me up. Maybe you could ask if the two of you could hang over at your house after? Or, if you preferred his house, you could just get the two of your parents to discuss it. I mean, if your parents know where you are and what you're doing, perhaps they'll be more lenient. [ snarfism's advice column | Ask snarfism A Question ]
rikatree2375 answered Saturday October 15 2005, 8:00 pm: I think 10 is a pretty good time. Maybe 11 but for now, be thankful you can go at all. They might make it later if you prove over time that you can be trusted. But personally, 10 isn't all that bad!!!
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