In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?

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In the
last
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30 years, there has been a great change in both social and economic systems that were immensely influenced by the technological revolution in
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same
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. These changes
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reflect
various patterns of
behaviors
manner of acting or controlling yourself
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behaviour
on the social structure and the social interactions.
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, one of the most obvious changes, is the shift of our mindsets towards the thought of curfew. As curfew involves limiting teenagers from being out of doors after a particular time,
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pattern of social interaction is no longer dominant or valid in most modern cultures.
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the reason behind
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change of mindset is how efficient technology can connect us at any time, which limits
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appropriate to; intended for
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on family members or friends out of doors, but
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is not the whole story. Major concerns still rise
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as streets' safety, and how efficient state's security systems are.
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, in order to mitigate all concerns and reflect harmony with our social
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interaction
patterns, which responds to our way of life, we should be more capable of being flexible.
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flexibility can be achieved by
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having a good knowledge about the places that teenagers like to visit, so that we can
advice
give advice to
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them about these places.
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, we should let them know that we trust them for acting and doing right actions in the cases of emergency. As well, we should teach them that they are free to choose how to act and decide within the limits of which they can propose and discuss with us.
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discussion can lead to a greater understanding of their needs and
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more efficient advices from our side. As a matter of fact, twenty years ago, my parents have imposed a curfew on me, as I was allowed to stay out of doors till 9:30 pm.
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, I was not annoyed, as
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happened once and has gradually changed as they gradually injected courage in me to stay out of doors. I believe
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has been very effective as I gained - piece by piece - the confidence to stay out of doors till late hours at night.
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, I learnt that they entrusted me to do the right thing and
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has greatly influenced my character and inner security.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • enforce
  • juvenile
  • repercussions
  • autonomy
  • adolescence
  • paternalistic
  • delinquency
  • municipality
  • ordinance
  • authoritarian
  • peer pressure
  • social dynamics
  • civil liberties
  • community policing
  • preventative measures
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