What is a reasonable curfew for a teen?
Curfews aren’t “one size fits all.” They totally depend on the family and the teenager’s schedule, activities and maturity. How do you handle expressing your own opinions to your teen without appearing judgmental? When it’s really necessary, state your view and acknowledge that the teen will make up their own mind. Use news stories to discuss value issues that are important rather than lecturing your child about his behavior or his friends’ behavior. What information should I get from my teenager before she goes out for the evening? Even though teens may protest, it’s a good idea to find out the “who, what, when and where” information before your teen leaves to go out with friends. It’s a good idea to set general guidelines about what’s acceptable from day one so you’re not always quizzing your teen and so he or she will know what your expectations are. This also gives teenagers some freedom to make their own decisions, while still behaving within the guidelines parents have already es
