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 adult. What is your opinion about this?

Some people have suggested that a curfew be imposed upon teenagers in order to curb problems like juvenile delinquency, but

this

essay will argue against that notion because it is inherently discriminatory. The

first

and most important reason why a curfew should not be imposed on teenagers is that it is based upon the false assumption that teenagers are always looking for trouble. Whilst it is certainly true that teenagers perpetrate a high level of petty crime, you cannot punish all teens for the actions of a few. It is fundamentally wrong to ban young people from leaving their homes just because some of them are involved in illegal activities.

This

is a clear case of discrimination. Imagine if all

thirtysomethings

were prohibited from going outside because most burglaries were committed by people in that demographic. It sounds laughable, doesn’t it? Aside from that, the potential effect on teenagers’ psyches is troubling. By forcing them to stay indoors after a certain time, society is effectively telling them that they are like criminals.

This

could be extremely damaging to their mental health, as it

is imparts

Suggestion

imparts

certain negative associations on their subconscious. Teenagers need freedom as they are growing into young adults, and they need societal trust in order to grow into mature people. When others treat them like miscreants, they will grow up feeling inferior to those around them. In conclusion, a curfew might seem like a reasonable response to the problems of juvenile delinquency, but in fact it is probably more damaging to teenagers’ well-being, and should not be implemented.