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?
In many parts of the United States, teenagers cannot go outdoors without adult supervision during the late hours of the
night
due to the imposition of a ‘curfew’. In my opinion, Use synonyms
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step robs them of their basic human right to move about freely and could even affect their confidence levels in adulthood.
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To begin
with, being able to go outdoors is a constitutional right of all humans guaranteed by the US constitution. Preventing young people from going out at Linking Words
night
without a parent or guardian is a bit like stripping them of that basic right. Of course, being out at late hours can pose many threats to the safety of teens. Use synonyms
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, stopping them from venturing out is hardly the solution to Linking Words
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Instead
, parents and teachers should make children aware of the vicious crimes Linking Words
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as looting, rape, kidnapping and substance abuse that are prevalent during the Linking Words
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hours. When children are equipped with the knowledge, they will be able to better safeguard themselves and can be safely outdoors at any hour of the day or the Use synonyms
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Additionally
, going out with an adult is not always a feasible option especially since many children have parents or caretakers who work late Linking Words
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, teenage children of doctors, nurses, paramedics and 24-hour store employees are usually alone at Linking Words
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, it is not always easy for them to find a familiar adult who can accompany them. Use synonyms
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parties to attend. Even returning home alone from a friend’s or relative’s place at Use synonyms
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situations have to be avoided.
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