Teen Curfew

17.9 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

Teen Curfew
A Teen curfew can't be the answer...for now. Been wondering why this hasn't been discussed as a possibility. Taking away opportunities seems like a good consequence for bad behavior and maybe a way to get parents more involved in a discussion with their kids about appropriate behavior. No doubt that Texas is all about personal freedoms but it seems safety and ensuring everyone's freedom to enjoy their night out is at issue. Maybe it is time to discuss this Texas law and bring back the curfew option?

www.click2houston.co m/news/local/2026/06 /15/why-houston-cant -impose-a-teen-

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10.7 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

#msg5945091A Teen curfew can't be the answer...for now. Been wondering why this hasn't been discussed as a possibility. Taking away opportunities seems like a good consequence for bad behavior and maybe a way to get parents more involved in a discussion with their kids about appropriate behavior. No doubt that Texas is all about personal freedoms but it seems safety and ensuring everyone's freedom to enjoy their night out is at issue. Maybe it is time to discuss this Texas law and bring back the curfew option? www.click2houston.co m/news/local/2026/06 /15/why-houston-cant -impose-a-teen-

sheltielover : Thug nation I swear

1.3 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

Teens are practically shut-ins compared to previous generations. A curfew is a terrible idea.

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12.8 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

When I was growing up, anyone under 18 had to be home by 10pm. My folks made sure that I abided by it. Parents should be held accountable for the actions of their kids, and made to make restitution for any damages caused by their kids.

LittleTexas, Rocketgirl13 and Unknown reacted

3.6 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

I think we should start giving them all more participation awards. Building community out here.

Im joking. But the takeover stuff does feel like maybe they are yearning for community and don't understand a healthy way to do that? Yes there needs to be consequences and there definitely needs to be accountability/action from parents but I dont think its a crazy idea to consider that these kids want to be a part of something and they just dont know of a better way.

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12.8 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

#msg5945120CaffeineFree : Yes. Accountability. Consequences. Restitution. Responsibility for actions. Are those mean things allowed?

Fireba11 : I vote for you 🗳

Fireba11 reacted

3.4 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

Seriously, what is the option for kids to participate rationally?

6.5 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

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sheltielover : I saw that too BUT I'm confused bc I heard on the news that when the teen take over happened at Willowbrook mall, Mayor Whitmire called a teen curfew….maybe there's a loophole.

6.5 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

sheltielover :
After further research, it was the malls that required kids to be supervised by an adult or no entry.
hoodline.com/2026/05 /viral-teen-takeover -buzz-triggers-curfe w-crackdown-at-

LittleTexas reacted

7.3 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

sheltielover :
A curfew Is a good idea. Arresting people, when there are 75-200 gathered for these insane 'take overs', is Another thing. There will have to be some consequence for the gathering. I'm all for fire departments 'cooling' their passion for these gatherings, with a water spray. It is a safe dispersal tool, when used properly. Parents involved is Job One, but that is easier said, than done.

7.6 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

#msg5945091personal freedoms but it seems safety and ensuring everyone's freedom to enjoy their night out is at issue.

sheltielover : When I grew up teens had a curfew. Curfew laws were reversed in the past few years, I think post-pandemic. I'm really not opposed to it being reintroduced.

LittleTexas reacted

7.6 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

#msg5945465I think we should start giving them all more participation awards. Building community out here. Im joking. But the takeover stuff does feel like maybe they are yearning for community and don't understand a healthy way to do that? Yes there needs to be consequences and there definitely needs to be accountability/action from parents but I dont think its a crazy idea to consider that these kids want to be a part of something and they just dont know of a better way.

Kingwoodgypsy : This thought crossed my mind, but what is there for teens to do nowadays? Most establishments run them off or don't create a welcoming environment.

7.6 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

#msg5945630I'm all for fire departments 'cooling' their passion for these gatherings, with a water spray.

LittleTexas : That will open up a whole other can of worms.

7.3 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

eighteen :
The same things we did: swim with friends, ride bikes, run errands for your Mom, work a job; full time in the summer. My kids would go to friend's homes to play video games, and they also went to the movies with friends, played basketball on the driveway, went to camps, vacation Bible school ( in high school, I worked at those, and so did my kids). There's plenty to do, even without today's electronics.

sheltielover and eighteen reacted

7.6 yrs
~ 4 mos, 2 days ago

#msg5945644eighteen : The same things we did: swim with friends, ride bikes, run errands for your Mom, work a job; full time in the summer. My kids would go to friend's homes to play video games, and they also went to the movies with friends, played basketball on the driveway, went to camps, vacation Bible school ( in high school, I worked at those, and so did my kids). There's plenty to do, even without today's electronics.

LittleTexas : I meant in the evenings when these takeovers are happening.

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