The Benefits Of Curfews by Ray Burke, Ph.D. Teens generally feel that curfews cut into their freedom, fun time, and activities. But, despite how teens feel about having to be home at a specific time, there are several benefits to curfews. Recently, several cities established curfew laws for teens. The results have been very positive. Not only has adolescent criminal activity decreased, but there also have been fewer teens who end up victims of crime.
Curfews also help teens plan and organize their life.
What Teens Learn from Curfews One of the most important things that children learn from curfews is that parents care. They're not likely to tell you this. But it's true. It turns out that she didn't have to do anything. She lets him stay out all night if he wants to.