Agreeing on curfews with your teenager
A teenager wants more freedom, and a parent wants to know that their young person is safe. Negotiated, predictable rules work better than bans given on the spur of the moment.
You will need
- A calm moment to talk
- A shared family calendar
- Your teenager's phone and an agreed way of sharing location
- Contact details of other parents
Steps
Choose a good moment
Bring up the subject at a calm moment, not in the middle of an argument or just before they go out. A car journey or an evening snack is often a good time.
Listen to your teenager
Agree on clear times
Agree on keeping in touch
Arrange the journey home
Network with other parents
Agree on consequences
Extend freedom gradually
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