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Creative Curfews
A Little Clarity Goes a Long Way
By Suzanne G. Beyer
Some teenagers wake their parents at curfew to say they're home. Some must turn off an alarm set for midnight, before it rings and disturbs the parent. The key, according to Murray, is to give the teen the responsibility. Teens are exploring their independence. Building a relationship between parents and teens is important. They need to know they're a part of the family, with certain responsibilities. If they "choose" to break curfew, then they also "choose" to forego driving privileges for a week. It's their choice, their responsibility.
Once the parents and teen have conquered the curfew issue, just wait until the teen enters college – where there is no curfew – and returns home for the first visit! Since your home is not a fraternity or a sorority house, e-mailing clear expectations before their arrival is a good start.
