younger, this curfew was fine, and I didn't really complain. But now I have reached an

age when this curfew is no longer suitable. For several reasons, it is clearly time to move

First of all, I am growing up, and I'm soon going to be an adult. Like all teenagers, I need

practice handling the greater freedom that goes along with being an adult. When

teenagers don't get practice handling freedom, they often make many serious mistakes.

For example, some teenagers go away to college and suddenly find themselves with a lot

of freedom they aren't used to. They don't know how to handle it, and they get into

trouble- partying too much, neglecting school work, sometimes even breaking the law.

That way the teenager learns how to handle freedom responsibly. I am ready to handle the

A later curfew is also important to be because I'm an active student. As you know, I take

remember to do it and have it on the table on time. In other words, I am a person who

believe it is better to increase freedom gradually, while a boy or girl is still living at home.

midnight. Because of my present curfew, I have to leave school functions over an hour

to be a very responsible person. For example, I have never been in serious trouble, either

away to change my curfew. There is every reason to believe that I can handle the change

until the end of school functions and give me enough time to get home without rushing.

at school or in the community. I also hold a part-time job and still manage to maintain

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