Should I have a curfew at 17?

I can’t imagine how you stay up that late! If I don’t get 8 hours of sleep I’m a wreck, not to mention I can’t function during the day. I know in school if I had stayed up that late I wouldn’t have been able to get through the day. My grades would have suffered, not to mention my health. I think your parents may have a point. They are probably worried more about how staying out late effects your day to day activities than what you are doing. It sounds like they trust you to tell them the truth about who you are with and where you are if they have been letting you stay out that late.

Living it up has its perks, but there are definite draw backs. At 17, you’re really close to being out of highschool and living life on your own. Learning to be more disciplined with social situations now will only help you in college or in your career. If you are living it up now and neglect the things that help you achieve success in the future, like education, health, etc. you might be making it a lot more difficult for yourself.

Believe it or not, your parents most likely have your best interest at heart. They want the best for you not only for today, but in the future. Crazy enough they most likely have been where you are and know what it takes to achieve success. Talk to them about your concerns, but listen as well.