It is understandable to worry about our kids (mine are young, so I havent had to worry too much yet. I left home at 16, so I can give a good story about curfews. I went to school and worked, crashed in my car and bathed at a gas station with showers. I didnt get into any trouble and did the right things.
If your daughter has a good head on her shoulders and works, I would talk with her about your concerns and worries. Maybe have a time you both can agree on for the week and let her have her fun Friday and Saturday nights, but have her tell you when she should be home.
If she isnt level headed, then put your foot down.
As for drunk drivers and crazies, I was hit by a drunk driver a little over a year ago, at 8:30 P.M. They are out there at all times. (she was also a crazy, as the police were already looking for her for trying to run over her boyfriend at a party, they found her when they drove up to the accident.) Having friends that are cops, you wouldnt believe how many people are pulled over in the daylight hours drunk or stoned to the bone. Time doesnt matter.
Hopefully after you talk with her (not to her) you two can reach a compromise that is good for you both. Try not to put her on the defensive, or the conversation will go nowhere. Be glad she wants to come home. The people who bought me into this world havent seen me in over a year and dont even have my address. She is 19 after all and there needs to be mutual respect. I hope this helps.
If your daughter has a good head on her shoulders and works, I would talk with her about your concerns and worries. Maybe have a time you both can agree on for the week and let her have her fun Friday and Saturday nights, but have her tell you when she should be home.
If she isnt level headed, then put your foot down.
As for drunk drivers and crazies, I was hit by a drunk driver a little over a year ago, at 8:30 P.M. They are out there at all times. (she was also a crazy, as the police were already looking for her for trying to run over her boyfriend at a party, they found her when they drove up to the accident.) Having friends that are cops, you wouldnt believe how many people are pulled over in the daylight hours drunk or stoned to the bone. Time doesnt matter.
Hopefully after you talk with her (not to her) you two can reach a compromise that is good for you both. Try not to put her on the defensive, or the conversation will go nowhere. Be glad she wants to come home. The people who bought me into this world havent seen me in over a year and dont even have my address. She is 19 after all and there needs to be mutual respect. I hope this helps.
