Should a 16 year old get to stay out past 10:00pm?
139203
for either, not on a school night for sure.  Otherwise, I had a curfew for my son at 16 of 10:30, at 17 he could come home by 11:30, but as a senior, he had to be home by 12:30.  Now he is in college and when he is home for vacations, he still has a curfew, and it is 1:00 am.  As for my daughter, she is only 16 now, and she has the 10:30 curfew for Friday and Saturday, but luckily it seems she and her friends really kind of like hanging out here at our house.  I, too, have a different standard for my daughter b/c of the dangers special to females, which seems sexist and unfair to her sometimes, but thank goodness, she doesn't fight me on it.
759730
You need to tell the police about this and you also need to tell your parents  if you are still living with them.  If not then you need to tell you friends so that they can help you and keep you company.  Get a restraining order and it may also be smart to limit your activities for awhile and make sure when you do need to go somewhere that you are never alone.  Always keep a friend by your side and make sure you're always in the public eye.  Limit your night activities.  It is better to be safe than sorry.
940688
Your problem is that you are keeping all of your troubles bottled up inside.  If your family is treating you unfairly, you should tell them.  "Look mom or grandpa or aunt, I'm a responsible 19 year old who has a job, is very hardworking, and can look after herself.  I should be rewarded and not punished by having a midnight curfew.  I should be able to stay out to 2 or 3 in the morning.  Movies after midnight are very awesome.  You only live life once, you want to let go and enjoy sometimes especially when you have worked really hard everyday.  The nightime experiences are not as wondrous when you are older."   It think something along those lines should be good.  If perhaps they still don't listen, look them in they say and tell them that all these restrictions make you very depressed and unhappy, especially since you believe that you are a good kid.  Also, tell them that kids with strict parents are more likely to exhibit bad behavior than reasonable but fair parents.  I think that I should also note that some parents are strict because they are afraid that their child could get hurt, make bad choices...so they are trying to protect them.  If this is the case with your family, let them know that they are selfish, because through their fears they making you feel untrustworthy even though you are a good kid, and preventing you from living life and being happy.  They KNOW you are responsible and smart enough to make wise decisions.  Just remember to consider their feelings if you decide you tell them.  Be honest, but not rude.
581884
It depends on the individual, but most teenagers need 8 or 9 hours of sleep, so I'd say by 10:30 pm.
1109648
If your being there disturbs others in the neighborhood, then you can be asked to leave, because your noise, etc, is not confined to the drive in.\n\nIf it's midnight, maybe someone is trying to sleep, doncha know.
361759
most states have laws about this. most don't allow music after 8pm or 12am. but it very's. you can call your code enforcement or police help desk and ask them for the law in your city.
829685
A 16 to 18 year olds are NOT allowed to work betweek the hours of 00:00 - 06:00. SO you can work from 6am till 10am but not before then. You are also intitled to a break after 4 hours of work.
80808
Nope. BY THE 15 does not include the 15. If you say you want to go to bed by 12, does that mean you would stay up until 12:59?
830173
Actually the hours sound good...you can sleep for a few hours when you get home from school, and a few hours after you get off work...then party all weekend!!  PERFECT
130424
Heavens no.  Everyone has different needs as to sleep.  Some people function wonderfully on 4 - 6 hours.  Others can't feel their best without 8 - 10.  You will learn what your body requires to feel completely rested as you go - it will change as you get older.
100555
my generation didnt beleive in calling someone after 10 P.M. unless someone was in the hospital. \n\n12 year olds have no business being on the phone at that hour.\n\ntell her--you guys have PLENTY of time to grow up..experience love, get married--babies--etc. for right now work on the best "you" that you can be. develop your talents and skills.
473824
Not younger than 18. You don't want to get in trouble...
238365
well usually unless one of my friends wants to hang out i go home after school and get on myspace/the internet.  so i get home about four and go to bed at ten.  so that is six hours?  and that is mostly everyday of the week, unless i have something better to do away from home [clubs, hanging out, etc.]
833798
There isn't a legal age for being left at home alone. The laws regard child endangerment, so partly, it depends on the maturity of a child.\n\nFor example, a mature 12 year old could be left at home for a hour or two, but an 18- year old who has mental difficulties, left alone for even 30 minutes might constitute endangerment.\n\nIt also depends upon which state you happen to be in, and how rigorous Child Protective Services tends to be. These people work with guidelines, rather than laws.
733036
You must life in a crappy neighborhood, where I live the police would be there ten minutes after it started. They should stop at 10:00 at least so people can sleep, maybe they will turn it down and chill then.
1086160
oh well i'm lazy so never mind, i guess 10 am is a last call to start doing something with your day if you want to be a go getter. but i like to sleep till 11. it's also fun to go to the store in your pajamas.
822558
Honey, I have been there.  I had a 7 pm curfew on weekends when I was 17 years old.  Tell your parents to trust you and if you do anything wrong, then they can take all rights away again.  You can't do no wrong until you try something.  Tell them that you are a levelheaded  responsible 16 year old and that you would like to win their trust, but you won't be able to if they keep you hidden and secluded.  Tell them you will grow up and move away.  Tell them that you will live a sheltered life and it is not good for your health.  Tell them your true feelings and make them listen.  I feel so bad for you because I was there.  Then I turned 17 and moved away from home, had my own apartment while I was a senior.  I had a full time job, gymnastics practice and school.  I did just fine and it taught me how to be mature.  I am not telling you to take off, but I am telling you to talk to  your parents because they may not understand your TRUE feelings and how you want to hurt yourself.  Just think, you will be 18 in a little bit and you will be able to begin your life the way you want and be your own boss.  Don't hurt yourself, because in all honest, it is not worth it.  Talk to the parent you are closer too!  I feel for you, I have been there.  Then I moved to FL.  I moved away so my family would realize what I meant to them and that they didn't have a hold on me.  It doesn't work for anyone, so don't runaway or anything.  I did this all as an adult okay? Let us know how it goes because I am genuinely worried about you!  Good luck!