Curfew: Adult Child
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Curfew
Asked by T.S. from Salt Lake City
on December 29, 2008
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Our 18 year old daughter just come home from a "blind" date.(Yes I called her at 4:17 this morning to see where she was at) They all fell asleep, My question is what t...
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- I completely agree with you that your daughter should have known to get home on her own. If she's still in high school and living at home, she needs to still follow y...
- When I was in high school, if I stayed out past 10pm I had to call and tell my parents I was gonna stay out late. Then I had to be home (and inside) by 10pm the next ...
- Don't be naive. I was a straight A student and in the honor roll. But I had a wild streak. If kids are up until 4am in the morning they are probably up to no good. A b...
Teen Curfew
Asked by T.D. from Chicago
on August 10, 2008
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Myself & 17yo daugther cant seem to get this curfew thing together! I have changed this time MANT MANY times due to her breaking the rule which has been for this past ...
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- It's a tough battle...either way. When I was about 16 my mom fought breast cancer. My curfew was 10:30 during the week and 12 on weekends. Don't let her take advant...
- T., Hang in there - I am going to pray for you. It sounds like you are being challenged in a lot of ways! However, you are the parent and what you say goes. My son...
- This isn't really just a curfew issue. Even if you both agree on a time, I think you'll still be battling. Please talk to a social worker or guidance counselor at her ...
18 Year Old Son's Curfew
Asked by L.B. from Washington DC
on July 23, 2011
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What is an appropriate curfew for an 18 year old male at home
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- I think it's appropriate for an 18 year old to stay out as long as he wants, unless he comes home making a ruckus and waking everybody up. Good luck!
- When I was 18 I no longer had a curfew. I simply had to tell my parents whether or not I'll be home so they knew whether or not to lock the door. I was a responsible...
- Just because someone turns 18, in my opinion, it's not automatic license to come and go and stay out as long as they please. Especially if they are still living at hom...
Teen Daughter Curfew
Asked by B.H. from Memphis
on April 11, 2008
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My daughter is 16 she says all her other friends are allowed to stay out until midnight. I have set her curfew at 11:00PM, I do not beleive there is any reason to sta...
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- I don't have a teen, but I was one... and my parents set my curfew at what the city curfew was, which was 11 pm. They wanted to know where I was going, who I would be...
- I think you are right.
- Your daughter's curfew should be what you are comfortable with. You know what goes on in the world today and you try to protect your daughter as much as possible. You ...
Curfew for Teenagers...what Time Do You Have in Your Home?
Asked by P.F. from Las Vegas
on November 12, 2009
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This is for those of you moms who have older children and have or are facing what curfew you have for your teenagers. We are the parents of 4 children...our oldest ha...
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- Providing your 19yo is respectable and doing what you ask of him - (doing well in school, helping out at home, etc..) I wouldn't put a curfew on him. Your daughter is...
- You might want to check the law regarding minors driving. In California I think under 18 are not allowed to drive after 11:00pm. Our 17 year old son has an 11:00 curf...
- I agree with what other posters are saying and what you told her. He is older. He is an adult. When I was seventeen in high school I had a curfew. When I moved back ho...
What Is a Fair Curfew for an 18-Year Old Daughter Living at Home?
Asked by R.G. from San Francisco
on April 4, 2009
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Hello there. My husband and I have a single daughter who will be turning 18 in June and has been commenting that she shouldn't have a curfew once she is 18. She will...
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- I think you are being more than fair. I am not sure what business any 17 or 18 year old has being out until 1 anyway.
- Hi R., I think you are fair. I used to hear all that complaining too. We did make acceptions. If they were at a friends house and we knew where they were, or maybe ...
- 1 am is fair. What is an 18 year old doing til 1am? I would ask her why she wants her curfew to be later and have her tell you what she is doing til 1 am and why it ne...
Fair Curfew
Asked by S.G. from Kansas City
on August 24, 2008
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Hello Ladies, Here is my problem. My 18yod has just started college and living at home. We have given her a midnight cerfew(which for the most part she meets). On ...
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- I am sure that you want your daughter to succeed and so you are doing everything you can to protect her from failure... unfortunately this way isn't going to work. Sh...
- Well, I am way past 18 now but when I was 19 and a sophomore in College I lived at home with my parents also. They did not try to instill a curfew for me as I worked ...
- Good Morning, I know where your coming from as a parent. You only want the best for your daughter! BUT you have to remember that she IS 18 years old. That means an adu...
Curfew for 18 Year Old Son Living at Home
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on July 9, 2010
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What is a an appropriate curfew for an 18 yr old son living at home?
My son says their should be no problem with him staying out till 3am, cause i know where he's at...
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- Hi T., at 18 I don't think you should give him a curfew. We have our23 year old son and our 21 year old daughter still leaving with us, and at 18 they did not have a c...
- My daughter just graduated. She's 18. She has no curfew. As long as she's a contributing member of the household (chores, etc), working for her money, treats us wit...
- He's an adult. Let him have his freedom. You've raised him, now trust that you've done a good job.
19 Year Old Curfew? Disrespectful.
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on November 2, 2010
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Hello I am new to this site and found it by trying to find answers to a situation I am having with my soon to be 19 year old son. We have 9 children, 2 are out of the ...
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- First, if you want to be respected...you need to respect him first. What's the big deal of him calling you by your first name? I think you need to pick your own batt...
- Sounds like you made the right decision. Updated Sounds like you made the right decision.
- Your son is influencing your younger children. They are watching him and they are watching you. Keep that in mind while you decide what to do in your situation. What d...
18-Year Old Living at Home Who Drinks Too Much and Not Obeying Curfew
Asked by L.G. from San Francisco
on December 6, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I'm asking you wonderful moms for advice as I value your thoughts very much. I have an 18-year old daughter who lives at home, goes to junior college a...
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- Hi L., MONDAY - DECEMBER 9TH - San Jose Mercury New - FRONT PAGE "Senseless death stuns friends of TEEN girl" (This happened in Gilroy---this time). The teen ...
- Your daughter is 18 and as you have stated, gets good grades, does not drink and drive, and is attending community college. Unless you have supplied false information ...
- Hi L., My heart goes out to you. I hope you have a good support system so you are able to get through this rough time. I have a daughter that is now 40 years old an...
