Morron, Jennifer. “Teen Curfew?” gothamgazette.com. Gotham Gazette, March 2006. Web. 10 Sept. 2011.
http://www.gothamgazette.com/article/children/20060310/2/1783
Young writer and freshman in college Jennifer Morron addresses the topic of a teen curfew in New York City. While many believe that keeping children under the age of 18 off the streets would prevent criminal behavior and violence, others believe it should be up to the parents of teens to set such curfews. Morron directs her article not only to teens and their parental figures but also to the entire population of New York City. Occurring violence has an effect on everyone who lives in the surrounding area, not just those who are directly involved. Morron states that having a set curfew of midnight in New York City would be beneficial because teens would not have the opportunity to become involved in troublesome activities. She gives examples of how criminal acts of violence by and against juveniles have decreased in the cities of San Diego, California and Dallas, Texas after a specific curfew had been set for those under the age of 18. While most young adults and teenagers would argue that a set curfew is unnecessary and a violation of their rights, Morron mentions how she has always respected her early curfew set by her mother. She isn't bias towards not having a set curfew like most her age would be. Although she gives her opinion and leans towards having a citywide set curfew for teens, she provides thoughts and reasoning from the opposing side as well. One example is the question of whether or not having a set curfew in New York City would give the government too much power. Should it really be their choice? Overall this article includes a very good argumentative subject. Although it offers thoughts of those who support a set curfew for teens, it also incorporates the opposing side’s views. I believe this article would be a good topic for not only me but also for many of my classmates. Most of us are at the age where we want to gain more independence from our parents. We want to go where we want, stay out with our friends, and arrive back at home as we please. I am sure that I, along with others, would have some strong thoughts regarding this topic.
Young writer and freshman in college Jennifer Morron addresses the topic of a teen curfew in New York City. While many believe that keeping children under the age of 18 off the streets would prevent criminal behavior and violence, others believe it should be up to the parents of teens to set such curfews. Morron directs her article not only to teens and their parental figures but also to the entire population of New York City. Occurring violence has an effect on everyone who lives in the surrounding area, not just those who are directly involved. Morron states that having a set curfew of midnight in New York City would be beneficial because teens would not have the opportunity to become involved in troublesome activities. She gives examples of how criminal acts of violence by and against juveniles have decreased in the cities of San Diego, California and Dallas, Texas after a specific curfew had been set for those under the age of 18. While most young adults and teenagers would argue that a set curfew is unnecessary and a violation of their rights, Morron mentions how she has always respected her early curfew set by her mother. She isn't bias towards not having a set curfew like most her age would be. Although she gives her opinion and leans towards having a citywide set curfew for teens, she provides thoughts and reasoning from the opposing side as well. One example is the question of whether or not having a set curfew in New York City would give the government too much power. Should it really be their choice? Overall this article includes a very good argumentative subject. Although it offers thoughts of those who support a set curfew for teens, it also incorporates the opposing side’s views. I believe this article would be a good topic for not only me but also for many of my classmates. Most of us are at the age where we want to gain more independence from our parents. We want to go where we want, stay out with our friends, and arrive back at home as we please. I am sure that I, along with others, would have some strong thoughts regarding this topic.
This is a very intersting topic though I don't see it being very controversial to people above the age of 18 and adults who aren't parents. But to people in our age group, it's very important. But for the sake of an essay, I don't see this being an amazing topic but I agree. Teens need more freedom!
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