Youth Curfews
Should our democracy impose curfews on people
under age 18?
Youth curfew laws make it illegal for young people, usually under age 16 or 17, to be on the streets during certain times, typically from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. These laws are part of a larger group of “status offenses.” A status offense is something that is illegal when a young person does it but legal when done by an adult. Disagreement over youth curfews stems from differing opinions on how to balance the safety of youth and society and the rights of youth and adults.
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