Some countries are considering imposing curfews in which teenagers will not be allowed outdoors at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?

Some countries are considering imposing curfews in which teenagers will not be allowed outdoors at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy? 

Many nations are proposing to impose a restriction on the unaccompanied outdoor movement of adolescents after dark. This proposal has divided the opinions – one that agrees with the idea, and the other that does not, as both sections carry their own convictions behind their rationale.

A lobby is of the opinion that countries must execute such curfews because several instances have been reported and recorded where youngsters are caught red handed while indulging themselves in unlawful acts: robbery, ruining national and personal properties and even riots. Late evenings prove to be a leverage for youth to undertake such activities; thus, it becomes imperative for societies to implement policies that can restrict the prevalence of any crime and safeguard the future of their youth. This move has proven to be quite fruitful in cities like Bristol where such constraints have helped curb antisocial acts involving teens that usually took place at night. 

Nevertheless, the critics of this ideology do feel that such policies will prove to be an additional burden for every individual and stakeholders of a society, as such setting demands for more security personnel and funds to make it operational, eventually imposing an additional liability on taxpayers. Additionally, such an arrangement will render a sense of fear and terror among people and have a detrimental impact on young minds. Also, people will be under pressure to complete their daily activities before dusk, so that the parents can be at home to escort youngsters, in case the latter desire to be outdoors.

Overall, I reject the notion of imposing curfews for teenagers at night, as this will hamper their liberty and create an environment of fear for both - parents and children without ensuring any positive outcome.